The present study, employing a mixed-methods approach, explores leaders and sub-ordinates measures of sustainable employee engagement. Further it explores leadership behaviors in the changing work environment of today, where many traditional office spaces have transitioned to work from home (WFH) and or/together with activity- based work environments (ABW) at the workplace. This study focuses specifically on leadership dynamics and behaviors within the public sector and is part of a broader collaborative research initiative conducted in partnership with two municipalities.