The influence of spirituality in the workplace on the satisfaction of private sector employees

Work plays a fundamental role in human life, as it is not only means of survival, but also lever for social, organizational and spiritual experiences, producing meaning, joy purpose life. Based on this view, we proposed the following research question: What influence spirituality various constructs that form Satisfaction with workplace Brazilian oil gas industry?” To answer question, applied questionnaire gathers scales Spirituality by Liu Robert (2011) Workplace Siqueira (2008). We collected analyzed using SEM-PLS 514 complete questionnaires. This technique was SmartPLS 2.0 software. The results indicate positively influenced Wage, Boss, Promotions Tasks. relationship statistically supported Coworkers. result very interesting goes against literature points to peculiarity great competition between coworkers, which can make environment quite difficult management. theoretical contribution study lies presentation testing SJS scale an different from its first application, public sector. practical point out issues be worked managers, bringing short long-term gains satisfaction and, consequently, greater employee engagement commitment.