Organizational Interventions for Stress Mitigation: A Study of Software Companies in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Harsha Piyush Anam; S Rajendran; T Kannan

doi:10.34293/commerce.v14i2.10054

Harsha Piyush Anam Ph.D. Scholar in Commerce, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
S Rajendran Research Supervisor and Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (A), Madurai
T Kannan Research Supervisor and Associate Professor and Head PG Department of Commerce, Government Arts College, Paramakudi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/commerce.v14i2.10054

Keywords: Workplace Stress, Organisational Interventions, Software Industry, IT Professionals, Employee Well-Being, Stress Mitigation, Work–Life Balance, Stress Management

Abstract

Purpose: This study examines organisational interventions adopted to mitigate workplace stress among software professionals in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Methodology: A descriptive research design was adopted. The data were analysed using percentage analysis, mean score analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression techniques. Data were analysed using percentage analysis, mean score analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression techniques.
Findings: Flexible working hours, remote work arrangements, wellness programs, and team-building activities were identified as key organizational interventions that help reduce stress levels. Flexible working hours, remote work arrangements, wellness programmes, and team-building activities were identified as key organisational interventions that help reduce stress levels. However, formal counselling and psychological support services were found to be less widely utilised among employees.
Conclusion: The study emphasises the importance of integrating employee well-being into organisational strategy through supportive leadership, flexible work policies, and wellness initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and organisational productivity.
Future Research: Future research may extend the scope of this study by examining stress mitigation practices in other regions and industries within India. Longitudinal studies may also be conducted to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of organisational stress management programmes and their impact on employee well-being, organisational commitment, and job performance.