Workplace stress is a major occupational and organizational concern that can influence employees' psychologicalhealth, job satisfaction, work engagement, and overall well-being. Employees may experience stress due to excessive workload, time pressure, role ambiguity, lack of autonomy, interpersonal difficulties, job insecurity, inadequate organizational support, and challenges in maintaining work–life balance. The present review examines the relationship between workplace stress and employee well-being by synthesizing available literature on job demands, job resources, burnout, work engagement, psychological health, and organizational support. The reviewed evidence indicates that high and persistent job demands are generally associated with increased stress, emotional exhaustion, burnout, and reduced well-being, whereas adequate job resources such as autonomy, social support, feedback, recognition, and opportunities for development may protect employees from negative psychological outcomes. The literature further suggests that employee well-being is influenced not only by individual coping abilities but also by organizational and workplace conditions. The Job Demands–Resources framework provides an important theoretical perspective for understanding how excessive demands and insufficient resources can contribute to burnout, while supportive work environments can promote engagement and positive functioning. Recovery from work-related stress, work–life balance, and effective organizational interventions also appear to play important roles in maintaining employee well-being. Overall, the review highlights the need for organizations to adopt comprehensive approaches to workplace stress management that combine individual-level strategies with organizational changes. Future research should emphasize longitudinal and intervention-based studies across diverse occupational and cultural contexts to strengthen understanding of the long-term relationship between workplace stress and employee well-being.

Dipendra Nath Subedi, Dr. Rajesh Arora, "Workplace Stress and Employee Well-Being: A Review" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(6): Page(175-186) November - December 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.