Business Studies Journal (Print ISSN: 1944-656X; Online ISSN: 1944-6578)

Abstract

Impact on IT employee's mental wellness during COVID-19

Author(s): Thirumal Azhagan C, Sukesh Kumar S

The impact of COVID-19 is felt around the world and governments implement social distancing and quarantine measures to help stem the spread of the disease, concerns about the long-term effects of the virus on both physical and mental wellbeing are being raised. The work from home has become a buzzing phrase, in particular with Information Technology (IT) mainly to ensure engaging the employee, to reach out to the maximum productivity which affects the employee’s mental health. The research is carried out to access the mental wellness of Information Technology employees with post-COVID circumstances. The study adopts the research methodologies comprising of Correlation, Regression, and Factor analysis. The study illustrates that employee mental wellness is affected by current work demands. By implementing these findings, the organizations will appreciate the importance of employee mental wellness and prioritize employees’ retention, quality improvement, job satisfaction, and mental and physical health.

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