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Snipes, Bryant Study Cross-Generational Effects of Workplace Spirituality on Work and Life Satisfaction

In their new study appearing in the Journal of Business, Industry, and Economics, Turner College management faculty Robin Snipes and Phil Bryant point that since the 1990’s, the concept of workplace spirituality has grown in popularity. According to Snipes, "Contrary to the public notion of spirituality, workplace spirituality does not have much to do with organized religion but more with the connectedness one has with other people at work. During the COVID-19 pandemic this sense of connectedness waned, leaving employees with a lower attachment to their organizations." The study, also co-authored by CSU graduate Bobbie Bannerman, indicates that workplace spirituality has been correlated with employee job satisfaction, which impacts productivity, customer satisfaction, turnover, and ultimately the firm’s bottom line. The researchers also point out that job satisfaction also has an impact on one’s overall life satisfaction. The researchers examined data from 224 upper-level undergraduate and graduate students belonging to Generation Y and older generations who maintained employment. The students completed a survey consisting of the three measures under investigation in this study: job satisfaction, organizational spirituality, and life satisfaction. The survey also included demographics, such as age, experience, gender, annual salary, level of education, type of job, type of organization, and whether they were a supervisor. Results from regression analysis discussed in the study suggest that employee age may moderate the relationship between workplace spirituality and employee job satisfaction. Specifically, Millennials may be more likely than older generations to be satisfied with pay and promotion opportunities in organizations where workplace spirituality is perceived to be high.
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