Workplace spirituality as a psychological pathway between sustainable practices and job satisfaction: A structural equation model-based analysis in the cement sector

The growing importance of ethical, social, and environmental responsibility has made sustainable practices a priority for organizations, particularly in industries such as cement manufacturing. The ecological and economic outcomes of sustainability have been the focus of much previous research, while the psychological dimensions remain underexplored. The present research critically assesses the influence of sustainable practices on psychological aspects such as job satisfaction and workplace spirituality. Also, it explores the extent to which workplace spirituality serves as a mediator. 512 responses have been collected from the employees of cement manufacturing plants in South India, and the relationship among the variables has been analysed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings illustrate that the employees' perception of sustainable practices influences job satisfaction and workplace spirituality positively, and also Workplace spirituality shows a partial mediation effect between sustainable practices and job satisfaction. This indicates that sustainable practices are psychologically interpreted by the employees as cues reflecting organizational values that enhance an individual's meaning towards their job, which is associated with job satisfaction. For managers and policymakers, the study offers insightful information about the significance of adopting sustainable practices that can promote employee happiness and well-being. • The study investigated how sustainable organizational practices influence job satisfaction with workplace spirituality as a mediator • The results show a strong positive influence of the sustainable practices on job satisfaction with partial mediation effect of workplace spirituality • The study has integrated sustainability with the spiritual and psychological outcomes in an organization