Does Any Relationship Between Work-Related Wellbeing and Employee Productivity Exist? A Study of North Indian Textile Industry

Abstract

Background: The textile sector has been a major contributor to the economic development of the country while the people working in the sector live a miserable life which has necessitated studying the wellbeing of employees and how this wellbeing at work is affecting productivity.

Methodology: The study attempts to investigate the various dimensions of work-related well-being and its impact on employee productivity. A cross-sectional survey design was utilised, using a sample of 507 textile employees from Northern India.

Result: The results are analysed employing descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling. The results of the study revealed that significant correlations were found between the dimensions of work-related wellbeing such as job satisfaction, engagement, and stress. These dimensions are measuring the various aspects of wellbeing of employees working in the textile sector. Moreover, the importance of the work-related wellbeing of textile personnel was measured holistically and presented a significant positive impact on employee productivity.

Conclusion: Based on the results, the organisations aimed at improving the performance and productivity of employees should place more emphasis on the physical, psychological, and mental wellbeing of employees working in the textile sector.