THE LEADING ROLE OF ORGANISATIONAL LEADERS IN THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF «WELL-BEING» – PROGRAMMES IN UKRAINE
Abstract
This article investigates the pivotal role of organizational leaders in the successful implementation of «well-being» programs within the Ukrainian context. Drawing upon an analysis of international experience and contemporary leadership concepts, it substantiates the decisive influence of organizational leaders on the effectiveness of «well-being» initiatives aimed at enhancing employee «well-being». The article proves that the so-called paradox of growing investment in ‘well-being’ programmes against the background of deteriorating health and other aspects of employee well-being is a pressing issue. It considers the crucial role of organizational leaders in overcoming this paradox through the implementation of comprehensive, consistent, and strategically and culturally integrated «well-being» programs. Based on an analysis of international experience and modern concepts of effective leadership, the necessity of transforming approaches to workplace «well-being» and identifying the key competencies of leaders for the successful realization of such programs in Ukraine is substantiated. The key competencies of leaders necessary for the effective implementation of «well-being» programs are identified. The functions of leaders in creating a favorable organizational environment to support employee «well-being» within the context of contemporary understandings of effective «well-being» initiative implementation are analyzed. The impact of leadership style on labor productivity and the necessity of its transformation within the context of the «well-being» concept are examined. The main barriers and challenges faced by Ukrainian organizational leaders in the process of implementing «well-being» programs are identified. Recommendations are provided to strengthen the role of leaders in ensuring the successful implementation of «well-being» initiatives in Ukraine. The scientific novelty of this article lies in the identification of the necessary competencies of leaders and their functions in creating a favorable environment for ensuring employee «well-being», taking into account the barriers and challenges that arise in the implementation of such programs within the particularly complex conditions in Ukraine.
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