The relationship between job stress And employee well-being in the IT industry in Ireland
Authors
George, Taniya Treesa
Issue Date
2023-08
Degree
MSc in Human Resource Management
Publisher
Dublin Business School
Rights holder
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Abstract
This study explores the relationship, between job stress and employee well-being in the settingof Irelands Information Technology (IT) industry. By using a cross-sectional design, data was collected from 74 IT professionals through a structured online survey consisting of 15 open ended questions. The analysis of themes provided insights into how stress affects physical health job productivity and work life balance. The study revealed that social support plays a role in mitigating the effects of stress. Additionally, it emphasized the importance of leadership in reducing stress levels and promoting well-being highlighting the need for work environments. This research contributes to our understanding of job stress, in Irelands growing IT sector and it emphasizes the significance of employee focused interventions to enhance wellbeing and maintain productivity.