Work Stress and Employee Retention in the Manufacturing Sector: An Empirical Study in the Chennai Region
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https://doi.org/10.64137/31079423/IJEBMR-V2I2P106Keywords:
Work Stress, Employee Retention, Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, Manufacturing Sector, Stress Management, Chennai RegionAbstract
Work stress has emerged as a significant challenge in modern organizations, particularly in the manufacturing sector where employees are exposed to demanding work conditions, strict deadlines, and high production pressures. The present study aims to examine the level of work stress among employees and analyze its impact on employee retention in the manufacturing industries in the Chennai region. The study also investigates the factors contributing to work stress and evaluates its influence on job satisfaction and organizational commitment. The research adopts a descriptive and analytical design, and primary data were collected from 150 respondents using a structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. Statistical tools such as percentage analysis, correlation, and regression analysis were employed to analyze the data.The findings reveal that a majority of employees experience moderate to high levels of work stress, primarily due to heavy workload, long working hours, tight deadlines, and lack of supervisory support. The study identifies a significant negative relationship between work stress and employee retention, indicating that higher stress levels lead to increased turnover intention. Furthermore, work stress was found to have a negative impact on job satisfaction and organizational commitment. The study concludes that effective stress management practices and employee retention strategies are essential to reduce work stress and enhance employee well-being. The findings provide valuable insights for organizations in designing policies and practices aimed at improving employee retention and overall organizational performance.
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