Employee Wellbeing in Pakistan

Faisal Ur Rehman () and Shazaib Butt
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Faisal Ur Rehman: University of East London
Shazaib Butt: University of East London

Chapter Chapter 10 in Employee Wellbeing in the Global South, 2024, pp 223-241 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter discusses the importance of employee wellbeing in Pakistan, particularly in the health and banking sector which records the maximum number of employees health health-related issues. Employee wellbeing is defined as the mental and physical health of employees at workplace. During and after COVID-19 health sector of Pakistan has recorded the number of health issues on health and care sector employees of Pakistan. Likewise banking sector employees are not free from mental stress, overwork, and health issues. Extensive studies from literature have been highlighted in this chapter. International and national survey reports are also shading lights within same context. The chapter emphasises how mental health is not given enough attention and how reluctant employees are to ask for assistance out of concern about prejudice. Through case studies of workers at various sectors in Pakistan who have voiced concerns about the stigma associated with mental health disorders at work. It gives instances of how elements like demanding work schedules and subpar management have been connected to elevated stress levels and decreased wellness in Pakistani workers. The chapter makes suggestions intended to improve employee wellbeing in Pakistan based on the findings. These include putting in place work–life balance-promoting policies, encouraging an open and supportive culture around mental health, and funding staff development initiatives. The study makes suggestions for improving worker wellbeing, such as stressing the value of work–life balance, wholesome relationships, and efficient communication. It offers cases where employee wellness in Pakistani organisations has benefited from efforts like mindfulness training and flexible work schedules. Practical implications have been advised based on previous studies and national and international survey findings.

Keywords: COVID-19; Work–life balance; Supportive culture; Employees wellbeing; Pakistan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-63249-5_10

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