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Examining the Influence of Demographics on Spirituality at Work


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The purpose of this paper is to identify the level of Spirituality at Work among the participants and to examine whether demographics have any influence on workplace spirituality. The study is of a descriptive kind. Demographic factors were explored as independent variables, whereas workplace spirituality was examined as a dependent variable. 300 people were contacted and approached for the aim of sampling as part of the research from various organisations of Chandigarh and Mohali. The sample was gathered using the judgment sampling technique through the use of a questionnaire. To analyze the data, various statistical tools and techniques were used. The aggregate findings showed that the respondents' ages had a big influence on the spirituality at work. The findings showed that qualification had a substantial impact on mystical experience. The other factors had comparatively less of an impact on workplace spirituality. The study clearly demonstrates and implies that spirituality definitely contributes to both the well-being of employees and improved employee output. Organizations should not just promote spirituality but should also make genuine efforts in creating structured, high-quality programmes on spirituality-related topics.

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spirituality at work, workplace spirituality, mystical experience, engaging work, spiritual connection.
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Tarannum Mohan
Punjabi University Regional Centre for IT and Management, Mohali, Punjab, India

Abstract


The purpose of this paper is to identify the level of Spirituality at Work among the participants and to examine whether demographics have any influence on workplace spirituality. The study is of a descriptive kind. Demographic factors were explored as independent variables, whereas workplace spirituality was examined as a dependent variable. 300 people were contacted and approached for the aim of sampling as part of the research from various organisations of Chandigarh and Mohali. The sample was gathered using the judgment sampling technique through the use of a questionnaire. To analyze the data, various statistical tools and techniques were used. The aggregate findings showed that the respondents' ages had a big influence on the spirituality at work. The findings showed that qualification had a substantial impact on mystical experience. The other factors had comparatively less of an impact on workplace spirituality. The study clearly demonstrates and implies that spirituality definitely contributes to both the well-being of employees and improved employee output. Organizations should not just promote spirituality but should also make genuine efforts in creating structured, high-quality programmes on spirituality-related topics.

Keywords


spirituality at work, workplace spirituality, mystical experience, engaging work, spiritual connection.

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