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@article{183136,
        author = {RIYA MATHUR and DR. NEHA SONI},
        title = {Mental Health in Employee Retention Post Covid},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {509-516},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183136},
        abstract = {The COVID-19 pandemic has suggestively altered organizational priorities, bringing employee mental health to the forefront as a vital area of focus for businesses across the globe. Although aspects such as salary, job satisfaction, and opportunities for advancement have traditionally influenced employee retention, the role of mental health care and emotional security in this context remains relatively under-researched, especially in the post-pandemic environment. This study seeks to examine the connection between workplace mental health initiatives, employees' emotional well-being, and their intention to stay with their current employer.
A quantitative methodology was employed for this study, utilizing a structured questionnaire distributed to employees from various industries. The survey assessed the presence of mental health resources, employees' perceptions of psychological safety, their emotional well-being, and their inclination to remain with the organization. Data analysis was carried out using correlation analysis, descriptive statistics and regression methods.
The results revealed a clear positive association between mental health support within organizations and employees' intention to stay. Those who experienced greater psychological safety and emotional well-being were more likely to express a desire to continue working with their employer. These findings highlight the importance of implementing comprehensive mental health initiatives and fostering emotionally supportive workplaces as effective employee retention strategies.
This research fills an important gap in existing studies and provides actionable insights for HR professionals to strengthen retention efforts by focusing on mental health support within the organization.},
        keywords = {Employee Retention, Mental Health Support, Emotional Well-being, Psychological Safety, Post-Pandemic Workforce},
        month = {August},
        }