Evaluating the Impact of Workplace Interventions on Employee Stress Management: Insights from Health Awareness Programs, Job Redesign and Recreation Centre Access
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Workplace stress is a growing concern, with serious implications for employee well-being and organizational performance. This study examines the impact of various workplace interventions on employees' ability to manage stress, such as health awareness programs, vacation and holiday trips, job redesign, recreation center access, and social support systems. This study used a cross-sectional research design; data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using logistic regression. The results reveal that health awareness programs and access to recreation centers significantly improve employees' stress management. Job redesign showed a marginally significant effect, while vacation trips and social support systems did not significantly influence stress management. These findings highlight the importance of targeted interventions in supporting employees' mental health and reducing stress, particularly through health awareness initiatives and access to recreational facilities. Organizations should focus on these strategies while further exploring the potential benefits of job redesign and the quality of vacation policies.
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