Volume : 10, Issue : 4, APR 2024

STUDYING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED STRESS AND EMPLOYEE WELL BEING

TANVI MEHROTRA

Abstract

In modern organisational psychology and human resource management, understanding the connection between perceived stress and worker well-being is crucial. A thorough analysis of the theories, research, and literature that have been done on this crucial junction is presented in this work. Employee well-being is influenced by a complex interplay of personal coping strategies, organisational dynamics, and sociocultural impacts on perceived stress, which is a subjective assessment of environmental pressures. Comprehending the causes and effects of perceived stress provides valuable understanding of the intricate interactions between cognitive, emotional, and physiological mechanisms that underlie the feeling of stress. Furthermore, organisational tactics including flexible work schedules, job redesign, and leadership assistance are essential for reducing the negative impacts of stress on worker wellbeing. This paper clarifies the processes by which perceived stress affects different aspects of employee well-being, such as physical health, mental health, job satisfaction, and overall quality of life. The paper also discusses future research directions and how they might impact organisational practices, highlighting the need of establishing a friendly, inclusive workplace that fosters employee resilience, engagement, and flourishing. The intricate correlation between experienced stress and staff happiness holds significant relevance in contemporary workplace psychology and human resource management.  Understanding the origins of perceived stress is essential to appreciating its impact on employee well-being, which encompasses overall quality of life, job satisfaction, and physical and mental health. Organisational factors also play a significant role in determining the degree of stress and well-being experienced by employees.

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