"There is growing evidence that religion is increasingly visible in Western culture, including in workplaces where leaders and managers explicitly reference their faith and values. Additionally, analyses of workplace dynamics in the U.S. suggest that religious identity and accommodation are becoming more prominent in HR policy, legal claims and corporate diversity frameworks, thereby signaling that many managers are navigating faith elements in organisational life."
"Across all monotheistic religions, leadership is framed as a sacred responsibility centered on the welfare of the people being led. In Jewish thought, leaders are called to serve their community and take responsibility for its well-being-a principle echoed in the concept of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). In Christianity, leaders are described as shepherds accountable for the welfare of their flock, with Jesus teaching that "whoever would be great among you must be your servant" (Matthew 20:26-28)."
Religion is increasingly visible in Western culture and workplaces, with leaders and managers explicitly referencing faith and values. Religious identity and accommodation are becoming more prominent in HR policy, legal claims, and corporate diversity frameworks, prompting managerial navigation of faith elements in organisational life. All monotheistic religions frame leadership as a sacred responsibility centered on the welfare of those led, with Judaism emphasizing community service and Tikkun Olam, Christianity teaching servant leadership (Matthew 20:26-28), and Islam defining leadership as amānah guided by justice and compassion. These teachings imply an ethical duty for leaders to treat authority as stewardship, promote equity, reduce harassment, and support employee well-being.
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