Mediating Effect of Engagement on Workplace Spirituality–Job Involvement Relationship: A Study among Generation Y Professionals

Abstract

The complexity of today’s world reflects on the professional lives of people as well. This complexity and its subsequent impact on work–life balance have necessitated organisations to thoughtfully consider the spiritual dimension of individuals at work, which has been neglected for years. The purpose of this study is to examine the interrelationships among workplace spirituality (WS), employee engagement and job involvement among Generation Y employees. Accordingly, a model is proposed which delineates the interactions among these constructs. Specifically, the mediating effect of employee engagement on the relationship between WS and job involvement is explored. The study uses two different forms of employee engagement, namely, job and organisational engagement. A questionnaire-based survey is adopted to test the aforementioned model, and data was collected from 353 professional consultants working in different sectors. The results of regression analyses support all the stated relationships, as well as provide evidence for the mediational effect of engagement. The findings of the study suggest the existence of significant relationships between spirituality and job and organisational engagement. Both forms of engagement partially mediate the relationship between WS and job involvement. The study illustrates that spirituality could be a significant predictor of employee engagement and job involvement among employees in the service sector. Based on the findings, it is reasonable to assume that spirituality could be a vital element in managing the work attitudes of Generation Y workers.