STRESS LEVEL MANAGEMENT AMONG IT EMPLOYEES DURING LOCKDOWN: A CASE STUDY OF KOCHI CITY

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns forced significant changes in work environments, particularly within the IT sector. This study explores the stress levels experienced by IT employees in Kochi during the lockdown period, focusing on factors contributing to stress, its impact on work performance, and the strategies employed to manage it. The research was conducted through a structured questionnaire, with data collected from 120 respondents. The findings suggest that while most employees experienced heightened stress due to increased workloads and remote working challenges, various coping strategies.