With the advent of the digital age, the application of advanced intelligent technologies has become one of the powerful driving forces behind today's corporate development, and companies are generally facing significant pressure to innovate. Employee autonomy and psychological safety, as important factors in promoting corporate innovation, play a crucial role in innovation-driven corporate development strategies. In recent years, the "Z Generation" has been entering the workforce, advocating for a free and open organizational culture, autonomy in tasks and decision-making, and a focus on mental health, which has once again drawn public attention. Based on this research background, this paper employs qualitative research methods, combining relevant domestic and international literature, to explore how employee autonomy and psychological safety synergistically promote corporate innovation in the context of innovation-driven development. Ultimately, this article recommends that companies prioritize employee autonomy and foster an inclusive and supportive environment for innovation. They should encourage employees to dare to innovate and enjoy innovation, bringing new momentum and direction to help companies break through challenges. This provides certain references and suggestions for relevant companies today.

Xinyi Zhou, Xin Song. Employee Autonomy and Psychological Safety Driven by Innovation: How to Break through in Enterprises?. Academic Journal of Business & Management (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 8: 120-125. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJBM.2025.070814.

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