Enhancing Employee Engagement: Developing Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence

This study aims to determine the effect of emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence on employee engagement. The research adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing descriptive and explanatory methods. The sample size consists of 75 employees at PT Gapa Citramandiri, selected through random sampling. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and questionnaire distribution, while data analysis employs multiple regression analysis using Smart PLS software. The findings reveal that emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence significantly influence employee engagement. Notably, spiritual intelligence emerges as the most dominant factor affecting employee engagement, highlighting its critical role in fostering a committed and motivated workforce. Enhancing spiritual intelligence among employees is thus a top priority to improve engagement levels. Policymakers and organizational leaders should prioritize the integration of programs that foster spiritual intelligence in the workplace. This can include initiatives such as mindfulness training, ethical leadership development, and fostering a supportive work environment that aligns with employees' values. These measures are essential not only for improving employee engagement but also for promoting organizational performance and societal well-being. The study underscores the importance of emotional and spiritual intelligence in shaping workplace dynamics. By prioritizing these aspects, organizations contribute to broader economic stability by enhancing productivity and reducing employee turnover. Furthermore, fostering spiritually intelligent practices can have positive social impacts, such as creating more empathetic and value-driven organizational cultures.