Factors Contributing to Job Stress of Private Bank Employees in Bangladesh

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to investigate the contributing factors of stress among full time entry level employees of listed banks in Bangladesh. A total number of 29 listed private commercial banks were selected to conduct the research. Survey research design was adopted (n = 172). A factor analysis of job stress reveals five factors: burn out, job pressure, inadequate working hour. anxiety and less time to family. A stepwise multiple regressions demonstrated that burnout, job pressure, inadequate working hour, and anxiety are statistically significant factors which influence job stress at the work place. Findings also indicate that less time for the family has no effect on stress.