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ARTICLE

BANKING JOB -

JOURNEY FROM -

PHYSICAL

STRESS TO

MENTAL STRESS

"It's not the load that breaks you down. It's reduced it to bare minimum level. Changes occurring at
macro level viz technology, competition, compliance, risk
the way you carry it"
level, regulation etc. is perhaps contributing to this shift of
- Lou Holtz
physical stress to mental stress. Now faced with the
challenges of ever increasing mental stress which is
Over the decade, banking job in India with regard to a
seemingly unbearable for some of our banker colleagues
Banker witnessed a tremendous change. The change has
and it has resulted into some unfortunate incidents in recent
happened basically at two fronts,
past.
1. Changes at macro level viz technology, competition,
compliance, risk level, regulation etc.
The job stress is an increasing problem in present day
2. Changes at micro level viz operational procedures, basic organizations; and banking sector is no exception to it. This
amenities, ambience and infrastructure of the branch. mental stress is not only effecting the employees work life,
but has far reaching impact on employees family life as well.
Progress made at micro level viz smooth operational Individual who experience peace in job can meet job
procedures, basic amenities, ambience and infrastructure demands effectively and this helps them to increase job
of the branch has addressed the issue of physical stress and satisfaction. Conversely, individuals who experience distress
will not able to fulfill job demands and this may increase job
dissatisfaction. It's high time we address this issue as soon
About the author
as possible.
Sailesh Kumar
Chief Manager (Faculty) In later part of this article we will be discussing the ways
Staff Training Centre, and means to overcome the stress factor and use of some
Union Bank of India, Lucknow
effective tools in this regard.

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