Holistic Human Resource Development: Balancing the Equation Through the Inclusion of Spiritual Quotient

Abstract

This conceptual paper aims to shed light on the significance of human spiritual dimension in the process of human resource development (HRD). It suggests spiritual intelligence as the missing link in the process of human development that should be indentified and considered as an important factor for developed and morally qualified human resources. The conventional strategy of organizations in flourishing their employees is more on enhancement of individual’s knowledge, skills, abilities (Intelligence Quotient (IQ)) and emotions control (Emotional Quotient (EQ).However, despite this immense interest in human capital, organizations tend to fail to have holistic approach of human resource development which eventually affects their performance. Therefore, based on this, we conclude that the emerging notion of human spiritual quotient (SQ) and its multi-dimensions must be included in human resource development initiatives in order to have holistic mechanism.