How to Tackle Worker Satisfaction with Spiritual Formation - Nu Leadership Series

Men cease to interest us when we find theirtheir personal lives separate from their work
limitations. The sin is limitations. As soon as youenvironment. This is maddening to many. The
once come up to a man's limitations, it is all overspiritual void in the workplace provides
with him.unnecessary stress at work and home. What
Emersondoes spirituality mean for secular organizations?
Have you been paying attention to the latestSpiritual formation encompasses growing an
workplace issue? Clearly, one would not argueindividual's character, emotional capacity, and
that it's workplace spirituality. This reality does notpersonal achievement; however, it also relates to
mean that people want to conduct church atallowing an individual to discover him or herself.
work or to carry their favorite religious guide.Therefore, the notion of spiritual formation
However, workers want to more meaningful lives.addresses the issue of personal development in a
Many individuals don't want to separate theirholistic approach by nurturing body, mind, and
personal and work lives as it pertains to thisspirit.
purpose. Will organizations listen? Over the lastAs organizations continue to struggle with global
several months, I have been fascinated with thecompetition and human capital issues, executives
possibility on applying the concept of spiritualwill look for more management solutions. Applying
formation in America's workplace.spiritual formation as an organizational tool may be
I am not advocating infusing religion into a secularan alternative in supporting corporate values.
environment. The term spirituality relates to theReference:
spiritual need of humanity. It's about allowingYouth With A Mission (2002). Spiritual Formation in
employees to develop their spiritual aspects in athe Workplace: God's Spirit at Work. Received on
holistic manner.September 2, 2006, from http:
For the most part, employees are asked to keep© 2006 by Daryl D.