The Impact of Workplace Spirituality, Work-Family Conflict, and Loneliness in Work on Intention to Stay: Case Study on Women Employees in Indonesia

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between workplace spirituality, work-family conflict, loneliness in the workplace, and the intention to stay among women employees in the Indonesian manufacturing industry. It is important to understand the factors that increase employees' intention to stay as an essential resource for the company's survival. Design/methodology/approach: Women employees were selected as the study object due to their unique roles, perspectives on work and family, and emotional sensitivity. This study was conducted with a sample of 300 women employees manufacturing in Indonesia and used the Smart-PLS analysis method. Findings: The results showed that workplace spirituality positively and significantly impacted the intention to stay but had a negative and significant effect on work-family conflict and loneliness at work. Work-family conflict positively and significantly impacted loneliness at work but could not mediate the effect of workplace spirituality on the intention to stay. However, loneliness at work mediated the effect of workplace spirituality on the intention to stay among women employees in the manufacturing sector in Indonesia. Research, Practical & Social implications: The highlight the need to incorporate spiritual values in the workplace to increase employees' intention to stay. Additionally, companies should reduce work-family conflict and loneliness experienced by women employees at work. Originality/value: This study identified the overwhelming influence of workplace spirituality, work-family conflict, loneliness at work, and intention to stay among women employees in the Indonesian manufacturing industry. Aside from being workers, women also have an important role in carrying out daily life. We examine the ramifications of these findings for research and practice.