THE IMPACT OF WORK-RELATED STRESS: A STUDY ON WORKPLACE CULTURE AND MENTAL HEALTH

Abstract

Work-related stress is a vital factor that can impact an employee’s mental health. Anxiety disorders and a huge decrement in productivity ratio can be the consequence of excessive work pressure. The major purpose of the study is to examine the depressive state of employees' under work-related stress and explore the role of workplace culture in influencing the mental well-being of employees from both perspectives negative as well as positive. With the approach of secondary qualitative research design, it is possible to make this study more engaging.  Excessive workload, long working hours, job insecurity, poor management, and toxic workplace environments are addressed in this study as key stressors that are responsible for acting psychological state of an employee by  increasing anxiety, burnout, and depression. The importance of supportive workplace culture, stress management programs, and mental health initiatives in the subject of mitigating the negative effects of the workplace are defined in this study. The findings of the study suggest that it is essential for each and every organization to adopt policies for promoting work-life balance, open communication, and employee well-being.