Spiritual Intelligence Meets Digital Work: Rethinking Remote Engagement through Human-Centered HR Strategies

Abstract

The convergence of digital work structures and the rising demand for human-centered organizational practices has drawn attention to the role of spiritual intelligence in shaping meaningful employee engagement. Amidst the increasing prevalence of remote and hybrid work, conventional HR strategies struggle to maintain emotional connection, purpose alignment, and intrinsic motivation among distributed workforces. This literature review critically examines how spiritual intelligence defined as the capacity to access inner values, purpose, and interconnectedness can enrich digital work experiences and foster sustainable engagement. Through a synthesis of interdisciplinary research spanning organizational behavior, psychology, and human resource development, the paper uncovers key conceptual gaps in how engagement has been operationalized in virtual environments. Findings reveal that prevailing models often neglect deeper existential dimensions of work, focusing narrowly on productivity and task completion. To address this void, the study proposes a conceptual framework that integrates spiritual intelligence as a strategic axis within human-centered HR practices, particularly in digitally mediated workplaces. By reframing engagement as a multidimensional construct involving intellect, emotion, and spirit, this review contributes to a renewed paradigm for HRM in the digital age. The article offers theoretical foundations and practical directions for organizations seeking to align technological advancement with human flourishing in an increasingly virtual world.