Integration of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Workplace Performance: Reflecting on Future Research Agenda through Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

The integration of EI in workplace performance is now a widely accepted practice that defines organizational effectiveness. A crucial component of emotional intelligence is having the ability to understand and manage one's personal feelings as well as the emotions of others. which is necessary to promote collaboration, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution in the workplace. By researching into the most cited journals, publishers, prominent writers, and major trends in the body of existing literature, present-day work concentrates on the integration of emotional intelligence in effective workplace performance. The research aimed at conducting bibliometric study and reflecting on future research agenda of emotional intelligence in effective place of employment performance. The selection criteria for papers on the platforms were English-language publications published between 2001 and 2024 which included the terms "Emotional Intelligence" and "Workplace Performance" in their structure. The study identified 265 articles, and their bibliometric data was put into VosViewer (a mapping analysis tool).  The analysis leverages citation networks and thematic clusters To better understand the relationship between EI and various metrics for performance, offering insights into how emotional intelligence enhances communication, leadership, teamwork, and overall job satisfaction. The outcomes underline the crucial role played by EI in establishing a positive and harmonic atmosphere at work, while additionally providing an advantageous basis for further research and practical applications in organisational advancement.