Background: In modern society, the IT sector plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, connectivity, and efficiency across various industries. In the fast-paced landscape of the Information Technology (IT) industry, the pursuit of strategies to foster healthy workplaces is a critical imperative.
Aims: This research aims to examine the impact of workplace stress
on employee productivity and mental well-being in the Information Technology
(IT) industry, specifically focusing on companies in Mysuru city. It also seeks
to propose and evaluate strategies for creating a healthy workplace environment
within this sector.
Research Methodology: The study adopts a descriptive research
approach, conducting a comprehensive literature review to understand existing
theories and practices related to building healthy workplaces in the IT
industry. Simple random sampling is employed to select 150 IT employees from 6
major IT companies in Mysuru city. Data is collected using a structured
questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and a 5-point
Likert scale to unravel patterns, trends, and variations in workplace dynamics.
Additionally, company-wise analysis is conducted to assess the impact of
various workplace strategies.
Results: The findings indicate that workload intensity remains
consistent across age groups, and there are no significant gender-based
disparities in various workplace stressors. However, flexible work arrangements
and mental health programs exhibit significant variations among companies,
highlighting the need for tailored wellness initiatives. Age-neutral and
gender-inclusive strategies are recommended to foster a healthier work
environment.
Conclusion: This research underscores the importance of addressing
workplace stress in the IT industry and emphasizes the need for customized
wellness initiatives tailored to the unique dynamics of each organization.
Moving forward, future research could explore the effectiveness of specific
interventions to provide actionable guidelines for enhancing employee
well-being and productivity in the evolving IT industry.
Author
(s) Details
Manoj Kumara N V
Department of Management Sciences, Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore,
India.
Nithyashree K R
Department of Management Sciences, Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore,
India.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-48859-98-3/CH31
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