An Analytical Introspection of Work Related Stress; In Indian Corporate Sector

Abstract

This paper in making a study of the Indian corporate sector and shall focus on identifying the levels in the frequency of the
job-stressors for individuals in the corporate world. In that it shall seek to trace out the disturbing levels of work-related stress
that affects most individuals. The study shall also seek to highlight the organizational changes and reforms that can be made be
brought in by the management and Human Resource department so that employees experience minimum levels of stress at work
and all kinds of conflicts at workplaces can be completely avoided. The main emphasis of this paper is primarily on the corporate
world of contemporary India wherein occupational stress has been noticeably high. The main reasons for this are insufficient rest
from work, excessive and immoderate work pressure, unsystematic delegation of work, monotonous work environment, lack of
challenges at work, non-recognition of hard work, lack of rewards/incentives, unachievable deadlines, impractical work targets,
inadequate utilisation of talent and skills, poor influence on worker’s mental well-being etc.