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@article{186909,
        author = {Shantipriya Shahu and Lina Patil and Misbah Hasan and Saniya Ghodnadikar and Kasturi Deshmukh and Sakshi Borate},
        title = {EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING, MENTAL HEALTH AND WORKPLACE CULTURE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {3286-3296},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186909},
        abstract = {In modern businesses, employee well-being has emerged as a key factor of productivity and retention. Rising stress levels, burnout, and mental health issues are especially noticeable among Gen Z workers in the Indian IT industry, who are looking for balanced and encouraging work environments. This study looks at how workplace wellness initiatives affect Gen Z workers' retention in the Indian IT sector. Data from Gen Z professionals is gathered using a structured questionnaire in a descriptive and quantitative research design. Relationships between wellness programs, job satisfaction, and employee retention are found through statistical analysis. The results show that comprehensive wellness programs that address mental health, work-life balance, and engagement activities greatly improve satisfaction and retention. The results show that comprehensive wellness programs that address mental health, work-life balance, and engagement activities greatly improve satisfaction and retention. The report provides information on how IT companies may improve their wellness programs and make them more in line with the demands of a younger, more values-driven workforce.},
        keywords = {Employee Well-being, Gen Z Workforce, Workplace Wellness Programs, Job Satisfaction, Employee Retention, Work-Life Balance, Indian IT Industry},
        month = {November},
        }