UNPLUGGING FROM STRESS: WORK-LIFE BALANCE CHALLENGES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to learn how IT workers' stress levels impact their work-life balance. It delves into the specific sources of stress that IT personnel in Hyderabad face, including both organizational and personal factors. With an emphasis on OCS, PCS, and the deployment of remedial measures to relieve stress (FRMRS), the study framework incorporates several studies on the job performance of IT professionals. These factors all impact the overall quality of work life. Secondary data is supplemented with primary data in this research. Standardized questionnaires were sent out to IT staff members in order to collect primary data, while scholarly articles, websites, and books were used to compile secondary data. Utilizing a convenience sample strategy, a descriptive and exploratory research approach was chosen. Using IBM SPSS Version 28.0, 114 replies were examined in total. “Nearly half of those who took the survey were agnostic about the impact of stress on their lives. Particularly for female workers, problems at home ranked high on the list of stressors. All workers need a work-life balance and methods to reduce stress, according to the results. In today's fast-paced business world, it's crucial for employers and workers to work together to reduce stress and enhance the work-life balance. In tech-driven businesses in particular, where stress may have a detrimental effect on performance, addressing stress-related problems is critical for company success. Results show that IT staff are only somewhat effective, with room for development. Improved quality of life at work in IT companies is a direct result of the helpful insights offered by this study on how to deal with stress.