Rethinking transformational leadership in remote work: organizational support’s mediating role

The positive association between transformational leadership and employees’ job performance is well established. The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus precipitated unprecedented global challenges, including the expeditious transition to remote work, which has provided valuable insights into the future of flexible work environments. An important question is whether transformational leadership has a positive association with employees’ job performance in remote work settings. This study examines how transformational leadership is associated with remote work utilization and job performance based on employees’ remote work experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight how transformational leadership must effectively support remote work practices to be positively associated with employees’ job performance. Transformational leadership’s direct effect on job performance diminishes in remote work settings; however, this effect can be significantly achieved through organizational support.