Workplace Spirituality and Its Impact on Employee Well-Being: A Systematic Literature Review of Global Evidence

Abstract

Employee well-being is a critical factor influencing organizational performance, job satisfaction, and overall productivity. The role of religión in the workplace in shaping employee well-being has gained increasing scholarly attention, yet a comprehensive synthesis of existing literature remains limited. Further the lack of a comprehensive synthesis makes it difficult to assess the overall impact of religious environments on employees' psychological and professional experiences. This systematic literature review examines the impact of religious workplace environments on employee well-being from global evidence by analyzing 38 relevant studies retrieved from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The review follows the PRISMA guidelines to ensure a rigorous selection and evaluation process focusing on studies published between 2020 and 2024. The findings were divided into four themes, namely: workplace spirituality and employee well-being, spiritual leadership and organizational performance, workplace spirituality and employee engagement or motivation, and religiosity, spirituality, and employee experiences. The results indicate that a majority of the studies demonstrate a positive correlation between religious workplace practices and employee well-being metrics, reinforcing the significance of organizational spirituality. Despite these benefits, the review underscores the importance of inclusive workplace policies to ensure that religious expression does not lead to alienation or conflict. The study concludes that while religious workplaces can significantly enhance employee well-being, organizations must balance religious expressions with inclusivity to foster a supportive and harmonious work environment. Future research should explore cross-cultural comparisons and longitudinal studies to better understand the long-term implications of religious workplace settings on employee well-being.

Keywords: Employee; Spiritual; Systematic literature review; Well-being; Workplace.