EFFECTS OF JOB STRESS IN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR HUMAN CAPITAL IN PAKISTAN

Successful handling of stress is the guarantee of achieving the desire for a pleasant working environment. This study mainly focuses on consequences and antecedents of job stress and identifying the leading causes of the job stress, which are like (role ambiguity, relationship with supervisor, work-family conflict), and their impact on the welfare, behavior, and attitudes of the employees. A thirty-one items scale based 150 questionnaires were analyzed by using regression analysis. The results show the significant positive correlation between role ambiguity and job stress, and it is also true for the relationship with the employer and turn over the intention. Moreover there is a negative and statistically significant association among Work-Family Conflict with Job Stress and job satisfaction. Outcomes of the study are beneficial for the different departments, organizations, companies, and the welfare of employees. The results of this study also play a primary role in reducing the stress and intention to leave indifferent organizations and institutions. Keywords; Role Ambiguity; Work-Family Conflict; Job Stress; Relationship with Supervisor; Job Satisfaction; Turnover Intention.