Inclusive leadership (IL) has emerged as a vital area of research, especially within the vibrant and rapidly extending IT sector; however, its significance remains to be explored. This study investigated the impact of Inclusive leadership on employee work engagement (EWE) and perceived organizational support, psychological safety and organizational self-esteem examined as the mediating variables in the IL-EWE relationship. Utilized a survey-based quantitative research approach with 532 Pakistan public organization employees and employed structural equation modeling for analysis, the findings reveal a significant positive relationship between inclusive leadership and employee work engagement, with affective organizational commitment acting as a partial complementary mediator. The survey captured employees’ perceptions about themselves, their work environment, and their immediate managers. These results emphasize the importance of fostering inclusive leadership to enhance employee work engagement and Psychological safety, organizational self-esteem, perceived organizational support, contributing to improved organizational outcomes. This study offers valuable insights for organizations and leaders seeking to cultivate an inclusive workplace, within the IT sector, where active innovation and cooperation are essential for favorable outcomes.