EFFECTS OF EMPLOYEE RESILIENCE ON EMPLOYEE WELLBEING IN THE INDIAN CORPORATE SECTOR

DOI: https://doie.org/10.65985/APER.2026822257

Authors:

Urvashi Bansal, Dr Anil Kumar

Keywords:

Resilience, employee wellbeing, performance, productivity.

Abstract:

Well-being of employees has been at the centre of many studies in organizational research as it impacts employee retention and productivity. Employee resilience has become a significant personal strength that enables individuals to handle challenges related to the workplace. This study examined how 7 dimensions of resilience (finding one's calling, managing stress, living authentically, keeping perspective, building networks, collaborating well, and staying healthy) relate to employee well-being in three distinct areas: psychological, life, and work-place wellbeing. A total of 250 employees within the corporate sector of India participated in this study, and a quantitative method was employed. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression using SPSS analyse the statistical data. Three out of the seven resilience dimensions found were statistically significant predictors of the overall wellbeing of employees: finding one's calling, maintaining perspective, and staying healthy. Overall, this study suggests that finding one's purpose, reframing one's thought process, and focusing on health promoting behaviours are critical for enhancing wellbeing of Indian employees. The research adds to the expanding literature on the connection between resilience and wellbeing by offering empirical data from a developing nation; it also demonstrates that resilience is multifaceted and influences different components of wellbeing in various ways.. Practically, organizations can develop programs or policies that support their employees in finding their purpose, managing stress, and creating healthy habits to improve wellbeing. Limitations of the study include a cross-sectional methodology and a focus on a single industry. Future studies could employ longitudinal methodologies and use a more representative sample to further examine how resilience affects well-being over time.

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