Fostering Spirituality In The Workplace

Today, there are deep and rapid changes on companies, employees, and the global economy that should not be underestimated, and future world leaders must be prepared to lead in a manner that is socially responsible, ethical, and pro_ table. A corporation with a business model that polarizes or operates solely in the interest of its shareholders is unsustainable and current benchmarks can be unrealistic tools for businesses to rely upon as measures of future success. This book explores historical data, analyzes current events from the world stage, and delivers a worldview that challenges some existing paradigms in business. As we are living business history, the book draws from the epic economic, environmental, and cultural shifts in our collective consciousness. It begins a vital conversation by introducing some thought paradigms that will challenge current business practices, create a vision for the future, and provide a road map to navigate this uncharted territory. In the end, the author outlines specific action that you must take now to end the economic and moral decline in this first part of the 21st century.

Provides the tools to make your work experience a gratifying one. A common misconception equates workplace spirituality with religion in the workplace; this sets the record straight, providing a practical definition of spirit at work and explaining its benefits for employees, managers, the organization, the societies in which the organization operates, and the world at large. Whether you are a leader, a manager, or an employee who cares about the people and the place you surround yourself with, you'll find the broad focus presented here useful for improving your work and your life.--From publisher description.

Filling a gap in today's literature on spirituality and business, this book examines five distinct models for the ways in which spirituality is practised in the workplace. Based on survey and interview research with such organizations as YMCA and YWCA, this is the first book of its type to employ hard data. More than a personal guide to spiritual well-being, it is a thorough treatise on how to channel spirituality into one's business.

An explanation of how and why the economic downturn of 2007 became the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009. It explores the root causes of the cycle of boom and bust of the economy. It describes social equity in terms of its arguments and claims in political, economic, and social circumstances.

"Soul in the workplace is not a theological abstraction, but a way of being and doing. Each of the organizations Benefiel profiles...describes the profound role that awareness of soul, or spirituality, can play in leadership and organizational life." -- P. [4] of cover.

Academic Paper from the year 2023 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: 18, , language: English, abstract: Spirituality manifests itself in three main ways. Employees who practice individual spirituality may believe that their company is trustworthy and that they are connected to one another on the job. Workplace spirituality at the organizational level inspires everyone in the organization to strive for excellence as well as individuality. They address both the societal level, which is related to social issues and poor environmental conditions brought on by rapid industrial growth, and the individual level by providing an environment where people get along, enjoy what they do, and have personal goals and beliefs that are in line with the organization's mission. The ethical and social responsibility aspects of workplace spirituality will be discussed in this book. The concept of workplace spirituality refers to the idea that employees can bring their spiritual or religious values and beliefs into the workplace. This can have several ethical and social responsibility implications for organizations, including respect for diversity: Encouraging workplace spirituality can help organizations to respect the diverse beliefs and values of their employees. However, organizations need to ensure that they do not discriminate against employees who do not share the same spiritual or religious beliefs. Workplace spirituality can encourage employees to be more socially responsible and to make decisions that benefit society as a whole. However, organizations need to ensure that they do not use spirituality as a way to avoid their responsibilities to society or to promote their own interests at the expense of others. To guide the practice of CSR some principles are necessary: Stakeholder principe: businesses have a responsibility not only to their shareholders, but also to a wider range of stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the local community. All businesses should prioritize the interests of all stakeholders and not just the financial interests of shareholders. Triple bottom line principle: businesses should focus on not just financial performance, but also social and environmental performance. The triple bottom line framework includes measuring a company's success based on its economic, social, and environmental impact.

Academic Paper from the year 2023 in the subject Psychology - Work, Business, Organisation, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: This book brings several new frameworks, paradigms and concepts to the science of workplace spirituality: Integrating Spirituality in Organizational Development: This book brings a new paradigm by proposing that spirituality should be integrated into organizational development. It introduces the concept of "spiritually intelligent based organizations" (SIBO) and provide a framework for developing spiritual intelligence in organizations. A new framework that I call S-P-I-R-I-T-U-A-L-IT-Y (S : Sense of Purpose ; P : Practices for Mindfulness and Self-awareness ; I : Importance of Empathy and Compassion ; R : Responsibility for Ethical Behavior and Social Responsibility ; I : Investment in Continuous Learning and Development ; T : Teamwork and Community Service ; U : Utilization of Servant Leadership ; A : Alignment with Purpose and Meaning ; L : Leadership Development ; I : Inclusivity and Diversity ; T : Transparency and Open Communication ; Y : Year-round Focus on Spirituality) is developed in this book. The Role of Technology in Workplace Spirituality: The book explores the role of technology in facilitating workplace spirituality. It introduces new concepts such as "digital mindfulness" and "virtual spirituality" and provide guidance on how to integrate technology in workplace spirituality practices. This book brings also several new frameworks to measure workplace spirituality impact on employees and leaders such as Spiritual Values Assessment (SVA) and Workplace Spirituality Climate Survey (WSCS) In practice, this book can be useful for managers, leaders, and employees who are interested in incorporating workplace spirituality into their organizations. It provides practical insights and examples of how workplace spirituality can be implemented in organizations, and how it can benefit both individual employees and the organization as a whole. This can help organizations create a more positive and fulfilling work environment, enhance employee engagement and well-being, and promote social responsibility and purpose-driven work. Overall, this book can be a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the role of workplace spirituality in modern organizations, both from a theoretical and practical perspective.