Employee Wellbeing in Pakistan

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Rehman, F. and Butt, S. 2024. Employee Wellbeing in Pakistan. in: Oruh, E. S. and Adisa, T. A. (ed.) Employee Wellbeing in the Global South: A Critical Overview Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 223-241
AuthorsRehman, F. and Butt, S.
EditorsOruh, E. S. and Adisa, T. A.
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.

Book titleEmployee Wellbeing in the Global South: A Critical Overview
Page range223-241
Year2024
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Publication dates
Online28 Jul 2024
Publication process dates
Deposited24 Oct 2024
ISBN978-3-031-63248-8
978-3-031-63251-8
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63249-5_10
Copyright holder© 2024 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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