Colleges and universities rarely establish working conditions and cultures that prioritize employee well-being. During the pandemic, many staff and faculty members questioned their careers in higher education. Because of this mindset, leaders in higher education must rethink their approaches to attracting, growing, and retaining talent. In…

Purpose: This study employs the conservation of resources (COR) theory to underscore the significance of resilience as a prospective resource in managing the suppression of emotions caused by narcissistic leadership through the violation of psychological contracts. Design/methodology/approach: In order to attain our research goal, a…

Current research on educational leadership indicates that women in various school management levels face numerous challenges in fulfilling their duties. Departmental heads, occupying the third tier in school leadership hierarchies, often experience significant difficulties in their role as curriculum managers. This paper presents findings from a…

Purpose: The primary aim of this study is to delve into the causes of occupational stress and burnout amongst administrative staff members in Pakistani universities. It does so by employing a qualitative research strategy, offering a comprehensive understanding of the issue. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses a qualitative research…

The purpose of this study was to design a tool measuring the influence of educational leaders in the health and wellness promotion of their employees. A reliable and valid multidimensional Likert scale instrument "Leaders' Perception of Health and Wellness Promotion" to assess the health and wellness promotion of staff was developed. A…

The attrition of classroom teachers has garnered significant attention due to its impact on education. While past discourse focused on pay as the driving force behind departures, our study delves into the qualitative aspects of attrition. Reviewing a dataset spanning 40+ years, we explore multifaceted reasons behind teachers considering leaving…

This study explored the understanding of societal factors influencing women's leadership positions in the public sector of Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021, with a specific focus on the Independent General Directorate of Kuchis (IGDK). The semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven women occupying diverse positions within the governmental…

In 2021, the National Association of School Nurses published an updated position statement affirming the unique position of school nurses to support the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) students who are faced with a variety of health disparities rooted in experiences of stigma,…