A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF STRESS ON QUALITY OF WORK LIFE AMONG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEES

Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to investigate how Stress affects people working in information technology's quality of work life. The study seeks to identify organizational causes of Stress (OCS) and personal causes of Stress (PCS) factors among Chennai's IT employees.

Theoretical framework: The various studies that different researchers have undertaken on the work performance of information technology employees are included in the study's theoretical framework. Organizational Causes of Stress (OCS), Personal Causes of Stress (PCS), and Fulfillment of Remedial Measures to Reduce Stress (FRMRS) on Quality of Work Life Dimensions are the factors employed in the study's framework.

 Design/ methodology/ approach: The researcher selected primary and secondary data in this research article. The study's preliminary information was gathered using a standardized questionnaire given to IT employees. Internet, periodicals, and magazines are used to get secondary data. The research was a  descriptive and Exploratory study based on a  questionnaire  Method. The study sample was selected using the convenience sampling method. 114 samples in total were obtained using the questionnaire. IBM SPSS Version 28.0 was used to evaluate the test data.

Findings: The study shows that the Majority (43%) of the respondents are neutral. The women employees have family problems. Every person who works should have a healthy work-life balance and be free of Stress. In the current world, the employee and the employer must cooperate to benefit from every aspect. Employees' personal requirements should be adequately considered and met for the successful operation of the business.

Research, Practical & Social Implication: Today, technology is the driving force behind practically every organization. Stress impacts an organization's dynamic environment and the problems that employees face in their quality of work life.

Originality/value: This study focuses on the impact of Stress on employees at particular IT companies' quality of work life. The result of this scholarly article state that the performances of the IT employees are moderate, which means the IT employees lack towards in their work performance. This study could help people recognize and address their stress-related issues.

Keywords: Human resource management, Information technology, Quality of work life, Stress, Work performance, IT Employees.