Strained for success: workplace stress and employee performance in the private banking sector in kerala

Abstract

Today, employees in private banking experience a lot of pressure due to increased standards, strong rivalry and higher customer expectations. Here, we explore the impact that stress at work has on private banking employees in Kerala state. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 120 employees in the region’s private banks. The research focused on identifying top stressors such as the pressure of many jobs, insufficient direction in work, conflicting demands between job and personal life and pressure in the workplace. From the statistics, it was found that occupational stress negatively influences employee performance. Stress at work was linked to having less motivation, being less productive, taking more absence days and burning out. The study showed that young employees and those on the front line often face stress-related difficulties with their performance. There is also a lack of meaningful tools for handling stress within many banks. Supporting staff against occupational stress benefits their health and is necessary for the business to do well in the future. It adds to the research on workplace well-being and helps HR professionals and leaders in Kerala’s private banking sector find ways to improve the well-being of workers.