Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review Buddhism as a potential reform instrument in the workplace and discuss some obstacles in making that happen. Design/methodology/approach – By the use of literature review and interviews, Buddhism's establishment in the USA is reviewed, a brief...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present challenges in leadership performance today, as well as leadership styles that have potential, given the contemporary shifts in performance climate. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on empirical research, obtained through...

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to share practices with other scholars who are on the outlook for different, more rewarding ways of facilitating formal management education, and to invite feedback and additional suggestions from colleagues in formal and informal educational settings...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the implementation of two strategies that are actually un-teachable yet highly effective in higher education: meditation and storytelling. Design/methodology/approach – Specifically focussing on workplace spirituality as a movement from...

Purpose – This article presents the diverse responsibilities of the HR department in organizations that strive for leadership within their sector. Design/methodology/approach – Lists and explains these responsibilities, and highlights how they are connected. Findings – Advocates that at...

Purpose – The paper aims to provide a practical, easily understandable protocol toward implementing spirituality in the workplace for business and non‐profit executives and the workforce. Design/methodology/approach – Using the initial letters of the words “Spirituality at Work”, the...

Purpose – This paper aims to advance the view that employees should be allowed to evaluate their supervisors, with a review of these evaluations by the next level of management. Design/methodology/approach – Draws on reflections from a workshop in which members of the workforce shared their...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to put forward the view that the glass ceiling will remain in place so long as women continue to hinder the progress of their female colleagues in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach – Presents three examples of women who held back the...

Purpose – Asserts that organizational politics are inevitable, but questions whether this should always be viewed as a disadvantage. Design/methdology/approach – Compares various definitions of organizational politics, some of the factors that give rise to organizational politics, and how...

Purpose – Examines ways to rise above organizational politics by redefining success and progress. Design/methodology/approach – Draws out the differences between workplace spirituality and workplace politics, demonstrating why the former is generally more positive than the latter. Findings...