1. The Impact of Personal Spiritual Practices in the Workplace Alexis M. Todd

2. Literature Review There is a difference between religion and spirituality Expressions of spirituality in the workplace encompass values, attitudes, and actions

3. Literature Review Quantified benefits include: - increased profitability - more effective customer service - higher quality standards - professionalism in the workplace - better decision making - improved business relationships

4. What is spirituality? a belief that a divine power governs the universe universal and timeless non-denominational broadly inclusive

5. What are spiritual practices? Activities we do to be in touch with the spiritual aspects of life and ourselves.

6. What are spiritual practices? Affirmations Creative visualization Journaling Meditation Prayer Spending time in nature Tai Chi Yoga

7. Research Question Is the workplace behavior of spiritually aware employees informed by personal spiritual practices?

8. Who, why and how Two samples Twenty-two question study Data collection

9. Response 22% of the 175 Unitarian surveys 52% of 525 St. Joan of Arc surveys 44.5% total response rate Average age range: 42 -51 Job designation: Professional

10. Spirituality is an integral part of my day, whether at home, work or play

11. In the past 30 days have you participated in any of these spiritual practices?

12. Spiritual practices are a valuable addition to my business life 73% agreed 19% disagreed 8% no opinion

13. Have you considered the effect of your personal spiritual practices on your performance in the workplace? 81% Yes 19% No

14. In what areas have your personal spiritual practices benefited your work ?

15. Do you use your personal spiritual practices to/for

16. I believe that spirituality should be a part of a company’s culture 57% agreed 19% disagreed 24% no opinion

17. Which of these words describe your workplace?

18. Describe how your personal spiritual practices affect your work behavior or business decisions. “My spiritual practices guide my decisions - what is right - what is fair - what is best for my customer, myself and my company.”

19. 5% said personal spiritual practices are not a factor “My job requires me to park all spiritual practices with my car before I walk in the door.”

20. Research Question Is the workplace behavior of spiritually aware employees informed by personal spiritual practices?

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