AN EVALUATION OF EMPLOYEES PERCEPTIONS OF WORKPLACE STRESSORS AND SOLUTIONS: DATA FROM THE SOFTWARE SECTOR

L. Gayathry

doi:https://doie.org/10.1125/BMEE.2024467476

DOI: https://doie.org/10.1125/BMEE.2024467476

Abstract

Our relentless pursuit of wealth, power, and success is pushing us to the brink, causing stress due to work challenges and personal life demands. Despite this, there's a notable lack of empirical research on workplace stress in India's software industry, with existing studies often focusing on stress causes rather than solutions. To bridge this gap, a survey was conducted among software professionals in Chennai, aiming to assess their perceived job stress levels, identify major stressors, and explore effective coping mechanisms. The survey revealed that software professionals, regardless of their stress levels, are indeed experiencing stress. The main source of stress that was noted was "career-family disparities," promptly followed by "work stress." Interestingly, the study also highlighted that a certain level of stress is necessary for professionals in this field to stay motivated and perform optimally. Mild arousal or anxiety can enhance productivity. These findings hold significant implications for both management and employees in the software sector. Understanding and addressing workplace stress can lead to improved worker effectiveness and efficiency. Companies can benefit from a healthier and more productive work environment that benefits individuals as well as the organisation as a whole by putting stress-reduction measures into practice.

Keyword : Job Stress, Employee satisfaction, Stress management, Work-life balance Organizational Stressors.,

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Gayathry, L. (2024). AN EVALUATION OF EMPLOYEES PERCEPTIONS OF WORKPLACE STRESSORS AND SOLUTIONS: DATA FROM THE SOFTWARE SECTOR. Business, Management and Economics Engineering, 22(1), 119-126. https://doie.org/10.1125/BMEE.2024467476

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