Are workplace spirituality and engagement gendered? An empirical investigation Online publication date: Thu, 20-Oct-2022
by Rupa Rathee; Vandana Sharma
International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation (IJTTC), Vol. 19, No. 3, 2022
Abstract: The purpose of this research paper was to examine the impact of workplace spirituality (WPS) on employee engagement (EE) and to know whether WPS and EE are gendered. A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive research design employing convenience sampling technique was utilised. One hundred fifteen valid responses were collected from faculty members working in higher educational institutions of Haryana, India and statistical methods correlation, regression and t-test were applied. Results indicated a partial support for the relationship between WPS and EE. WPS dimensions: meaningful work and inner life significantly influenced EE. The analyses further revealed that there was a significant difference for workplace spirituality among men and women employees of the organisations. Men are found to have strong effect of WPS on engagement than women. The results of the study have implications for organisations as spirituality impacts engagement for both men and women which can be used as a tool to enhance the engagement in their work.
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