An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Occupational Stress and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance in Public Sector Banks in Telangana

Abstract

This study empirically examines the influence of work stress (X₁) and job satisfaction (X₂) on employee performance (Y) among banking employees in Telangana, India. Employing a descriptive quantitative research design, primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to a sample of employees working in selected bank branches across the region. The data were analyzed using simple regression techniques with SPSS software. The findings reveal that work stress does not exert a positive or statistically significant influence on employee performance; rather, increasing levels of stress are associated with a decline in performance outcomes. In contrast, job satisfaction demonstrates a positive and significant impact on performance, indicating that higher satisfaction levels substantially enhance employees’ effectiveness and productivity. The study underscores the strategic importance of stress management initiatives and satisfaction-enhancing organizational practices in improving employee performance within the banking sector in Telangana, India.