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Religious identity in the workplace: A systematic review, research agenda, and practical implications
Author(s) -
Héliot YingFei,
Gleibs Ilka H.,
Coyle Adrian,
Rousseau Denise M.,
Rojon Céline
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
human resource management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.888
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1099-050X
pISSN - 0090-4848
DOI - 10.1002/hrm.21983
Subject(s) - religious identity , identity (music) , sociology , public relations , social psychology , value (mathematics) , inclusion (mineral) , religious organization , work (physics) , psychology , political science , gender studies , law , religiosity , physics , machine learning , computer science , mechanical engineering , engineering , acoustics
We conducted a systematic review of relevant literature to address how religious and occupational identities relate to each other in the workplace. We identified 53 relevant publications for analysis and synthesis. Studies addressed value differences associated with religion and occupation, identity tensions, unmet expectations, and the connection of religious identity to well‐being and work outcomes. Key variables in the connection between religious and occupational identities included personal preferences, the fit between religious identity and job‐related concerns, and the organization's policies, practices, and expectations. We highlight the personal and organizational consequences of being able to express religious identity at work and the conditions that promote high congruence between religious identity and its expression in the workplace. From these findings, we develop a research agenda and offer recommendations for management practice that focus on support for expression of religious identity at work while maintaining a broader climate of inclusion.