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Volume 32, Issue 5
25 October 2018
Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal Cover Image for Volume 32, Issue 5
Review Article| August 14 2018

Workplace spirituality: a new imperative in Indian manufacturing sector

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Nishant Singh can be contacted at: nishant.tomar20@gmail.com
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Online ISSN: 1758-6097
Print ISSN: 1477-7282
© Emerald Publishing Limited
2018
Emerald Publishing Limited
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Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal (2018) 32 (5): 11–14.
https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-01-2018-0010
Purpose

This paper aims to illustrate the need for workplace spirituality (WPS) through the planned implementation of strategies in the Indian manufacturing sector.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is a viewpoint based on literature review.

Findings

WPS is useful for reducing employee turnover as well as increasing satisfaction, commitment, and engagement among employees. Employees feel empowered if they get ample opportunities and challenging tasks to grow in a positive environment.

Originality/value

The latest prevalent issues of industry have been addressed, and the strategies to overcome these problems are suggested.

Keywords: Spirituality, Mindfulness, Transcendence
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