Occupational stress: A pre and post covid-19 perspective on teaching personnel in higher education institutions of India Maheshkar Chandan, Sharma Vinod* CHRIST (Deemed to be University), DelhiNCR - 201 003, India *E-mail: vinod.sharma@christuniversity.in
Online published on 16 August, 2021. Abstract The COVID-19 as a catalytic phenomenon exposes many loop holes in the socio-economic sustainability of business and society. It exposed people to different occupational stressors and anxiety. This study was focused on occupational stress of teaching personnel in higher education institutions (HEIs), in both pre and post COVID-19 scenario. Descriptive analysis shows work autonomy, career progression, community membership, work conditions, and freedom to use own judgements are major stressors to to HEI teachers in the post COVID-19 scenario. Inferential evaluation has confirmed that Job security, social service, and creativity are major concerns to HEI teachers. They experience limitations to try their own ways of doing job. Top Keywords Work stress, Job satisfaction, Employee performance, Occupational health, Higher education, COVID-19. Top |