The Role of Spiritual Intelligence in Enhancing Employee Engagement: Exploring How Spiritual Intelligence Fosters Spiritual Well-Being And Creates an Engaged Workforce

Abstract

This study explores the role of spiritual intelligence (SQ) in enhancing employee engagement (EE), with a focus on the mediating role of spiritual well-being (SWB). Drawing on a sample of 150 full-time employees from diverse sectors, the research employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypothesized relationships. The findings reveal that spiritual intelligence has a significant positive direct effect on employee engagement (β1 = 0.432, p < 0.001) and spiritual well-being (β2 = 0.962, p < 0.001). Spiritual well-being also positively influences employee engagement (β3 = 0.478, p < 0.001). However, the mediating role of spiritual well-being in the relationship between spiritual intelligence and employee engagement is found to be insignificant (β’ = 0.112, p = 0.152), contrasting with prior research. These results highlight the importance of fostering spiritual intelligence in the workplace to enhance engagement but suggest that spiritual well-being may not universally mediate this relationship. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on spiritual intelligence and its organizational implications, offering actionable insights for leaders and HR professionals. Future research should explore additional mediators and cultural factors to better understand these dynamics.