Abstract Paper
| Title | : workplace spirituality and employee performance |
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| Author(s) | : B. Merceline Anitha |
| Article Information | : Volume 11 - Issue 1 (June - 2026) , 104-111 |
| Affiliation(s) | : Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science, Navaindia, Coimbatore |
Abstract :
Workplace spirituality has emerged as a significant organizational phenomenon that emphasizes meaningful work, a sense of community, alignment with organizational values, and spiritual leadership. Modern organizations increasingly recognize that employees seek purpose, connectedness, and personal fulfillment beyond financial rewards. Workplace spirituality fosters a positive organizational climate that enhances employee motivation, commitment, and overall performance. The present study investigates the impact of workplace spirituality on employee performance through four dimensions: Meaningful Work (MW), Sense of Community (SC), Alignment with Organizational Values (AOV), and Spiritual Leadership (SL). A structured questionnaire was administered to 150 employees working in educational institutions, service organizations, and corporate sectors. Data were analyzed using SPSS 29 and AMOS 24 through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The measurement model demonstrated satisfactory reliability and validity, while the structural model revealed strong explanatory power (R² = 0.72). The findings indicate that Meaningful Work has the strongest influence on Employee Performance, followed by Spiritual Leadership, Alignment with Organizational Values, and Sense of Community. Model fit indices indicate an acceptable model fit (χ²/df = 2.186, CFI = 0.961, RMSEA = 0.049). The study contributes to the growing body of literature on workplace spirituality and offers valuable managerial insights for creating spiritually enriched workplaces that enhance employee effectiveness. Organizations that cultivate meaningful work experiences, supportive relationships, ethical leadership, and value congruence are more likely to achieve higher employee performance and sustainable organizational success.
| Keywords | : Workplace Spirituality, Employee Performance, Meaningful Work, Sense of Community, Spiritual Leadership, Organizational Values |
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| Document Type | : Research Paper |
| Publication date | : June 18, 2026 |