Valence of formal learning, employability and the moderating roles of transformational leadership and informal learning in the public sector

This article examines the relationship between valence of formal learning (perceived usefulness outcomes for daily work and ambitions) employability-related competences public sector employees. Furthermore, moderating roles social informal transformational leadership (TFL) are investigated. We conducted hierarchical linear regression analyses, using secondary cross-sectional data from Dutch service employees (n = 8858). The results show that increases employees’ employability competences. Additionally, TFL strengthens this two However, also negatively moderated relation one Social was found not to have a effect but directly contribute development question predominant focus in research on participating increase adds new insights by introducing literature. Some implications future given related limitations article, such as use data. findings relevance with high boosting employability. Therefore, employers should encourage carefully consider its expected valence. enhance styles stimulate learn informally. study provides further evidence considering rather than focusing whether or someone has participated learning. it extends previous TFL.