Influence of Stress Management on Employee Job Performance: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Background: Organisations face increased demands and technological changes, which result in increased stress levels that limit employee job performance.  Hence, effective stress management skills – such as time management, relaxation techniques, physical activity and lifestyle choices and social support– are essential for maintaining optimal job performance in today’s work environment. Aims: This study aimed to conduct a review of the influence of stress management skills of employees on job performance.  Study Design: This study is qualitative in nature, employing the systematic literature review approach.  Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Bacolod City for a span of two months (March-April 2025). Methodology: This study utilised a qualitative method employing the literature review approach, which provided an organised method for investigating, evaluating, and integrating previous related topics. To aid in the search, keywords and their combinations were created.  Google Drive was utilised to store search results for easy access and to keep track of the number of references already gathered. The literature was evaluated and synthesised, with emphasis on key themes and conclusions. Results: Three major themes emerged from this analysis: stress management skills, employee job performance and the relationship between stress management skills and employee job performance. Under stress management skills, the following sub-themes emerged: time management, relaxation techniques, lifestyle choices and social support.  Under job performance, the sub-theme of measurement of job performance emerged.  Sub-themes that emerged from the influence of stress management skills on job performance include future directions for research. Conclusion: The analysis reveals a positive correlation between stress management skills and job performance. Time management, relaxation techniques, lifestyle choices, and social support are all abilities that can minimise working stress and increase productivity. However, many people struggle to adopt these approaches, which leads to health problems and absenteeism. Future studies should look at the long-term impact of stress management abilities in diverse sectors.