The Effect of Servant Leadership and Compensation on Employee Engagement Makassar City Tourism OfficeAndi BataryCittaauthorGuntur SuryoPutroauthorArfianyauthorAkmalSyamauthorThis study investigates the impact of servant leadership and compensation on employee engagement at the Makassar City Tourism Office in Indonesia. The research addresses a critical gap in understanding how leadership style and compensation strategies affect employee engagement within public sector tourism organizations. Using a quantitative methodology, the study collected data from 50 employees through questionnaires, direct observations, and interviews. Statistical analysis revealed that servant leadership has a significant positive influence on employee engagement, showing that leadership approaches focused on serving and supporting employees can enhance workplace commitment and involvement. Compensation was also found to have a substantial positive effect on employee engagement, confirming that financial and non-financial rewards play important roles in fostering employee motivation and dedication. The findings provide practical implications for public sector organizations, particularly in tourism management.2025-03-07TranspublikaArtikel