Redefining workplaces with purpose: Spirituality in case study organizations

This qualitative study explores how workplace spirituality is demonstrated in three Pakistani social-sector organizations. Rather than treating spirituality as an exterior or abstract superlative, the study investigates how spiritual values, beliefs, and practices become embedded in everyday organizational behavior and culture. Using an instrumental multiple-case study design, data were collected through sixteen semi-structured interviews and ten focus group discussions across the three organizations. Thematic analysis, supported by NVIVO, was employed to identify repeated patterns and meaning structures. The findings reveal four key theoretical dimensions—brotherhood, connection with the Creator (religious school), sense of community, and compassion/positive attitude (humanistic school)—operationalized through practices such as Halal earnings, capacity building, spiritual leadership, and serving a greater cause. Workplace spirituality is thus demonstrated as a multidimensional construct that enhances employee satisfaction, community well-being, and organizational purpose beyond material gains.