Abstract
The study seeks to explore the influence of leadership on young employee commitment and engagement in the workplace in Morocco. An interpretivist approach has been adopted; online semi-structured interviews with young employees were conducted, and the data were analysed thematically. The study reveals that demotivation, workload, absence of an employee well-being culture, and job contracts are key influencing factors affecting young employees’ engagement. The study suggests several managerial implications, (e.g., to better understand the perspectives of young employees towards leadership, investing in their training and development, and enhancing safety and well-being in the workplace). Undoubtedly, the findings will be beneficial to Moroccan institutions such as the Ministry of Labour (CGEM) and the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Competencies (ANAPEC). As part of its originality and contributions, this study presents a model to help understand the key factors influencing young employees’ engagement at work.
Keywords: Leadership, Young Employee, Employee Engagement, Morocco.