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Role of Spiritual Elements in Reducing Stress at Workplace

Rishi Saxena

Vol 17 , Issue 1 , July 2023 | Pages: 10-14

Published Online: July, 2023

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1. Rishi Saxena, Assistant Professor, College of Computing Sciences, and Information Technology, Teerthanker Mahaveer, University, Moradabad.

Businesses today confront more obstacles as a result of increased competition. As a result of workplace stress, employees commonly communicate their fear and discontent. Numerous changes and difficulties have emerged in recent years as a result of the quick evolution of modern life. Numerous firms are growing as a result of the high demand for new inventions, which has raised manufacturing needs. These sectors have a significant role in job growth. Earnings are progressively rising. However, employee unhappiness and dissatisfaction persist. Workplace spirituality lowers stress and enhances cognitive function, enabling the retention of skills and knowledge. Although many aspects of spirituality remain unappreciated, they significantly contribute to reducing professional stress. In this work, these unacknowledged dimensions are covered.

Keywords

workplace stress, spirituality, compassion, forgiveness, transcendence, mindfulness.
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Saxena(2023). Role of Spiritual Elements in Reducing Stress at Workplace. Issue No. 1. Vol. 17 p. 10-14