Spirituality in Sustainable Work Culture
The concept of sustainability in the workplace has traditionally been understood through the lenses of environmental practices, economic resilience, and social responsibility. However, an emerging perspective suggests that spirituality in the workplace can also play a crucial role in building a sustainable work culture. Spirituality in this context refers to the integration of values, ethics, personal growth, and a sense of purpose into organizational life, fostering wellbeing, ethical conduct, and long-term success. This paper explores the role of spirituality in sustaining work cultures, focusing on its impact on employee well-being, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and organizational effectiveness. By employing a comprehensive literature review, qualitative research methodology, and case study analysis, this paper examines how organizations can incorporate spiritual values to promote sustainable work practices. Findings indicate that when spirituality is effectively integrated into the workplace, it nurtures collaboration, trust, ethical behavior, and a sense of purpose, thereby enhancing both individual and organizational sustainability. The paper concludes with practical recommendations for integrating spirituality into corporate frameworks, highlighting its potential to create a more sustainable and ethically responsible work culture.
Authors
- Pooja Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1567-7942)
- Damandeep Kaur Gulati
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-02-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.51767/ic250443
- Primary Topic
- Workplace Spirituality and Leadership
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00