The Role of Inclusive Leadership in Workplace Well-Being Among Employees in Central Java

Workplace well-being reflects employees’ positive evaluations and experiences related to their work, including enjoyment, satisfaction, and the quality of everyday work experiences. This study examined whether inclusive leadership statistically predicts workplace well-being among employees. A quantitative correlational design involved 150 active employees working in Central Java, Indonesia, selected using purposive sampling, with criteria of at least one year of tenure, working in teams, and having a direct supervisor. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression. Inclusive leadership positively and significantly predicted workplace well-being (β = 0.520, p < 0.001), with R² = 0.270, indicating that the model explained 27% of the variance in workplace well-being. Because the data were cross-sectional, the finding is interpreted as statistical prediction rather than causal effect. The results indicate that leader openness, availability, and accessibility are relevant social resources for employees’ well-being at work.