Impact of Fear of COVID-19 on Employee Productivity and Work Satisfaction - A case study from the Banking Sector of Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.22555/ijelcs.v8i1.866Keywords:
Covid 19, Employee Productivity, Work satisfaction, Banking Sector, PLSEM TechniqueAbstract
A Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) analytical approach is used, to explore the present research influence of COVID-19 fear on job satisfaction and productivity among workers at an ABC Bank branch in Pakistan. The sample data of 230 employees were analyzed to determine if COVID-19 had any effect on employee satisfaction and productivity, as well as if satisfaction influenced productivity. Cross-sectional data were collected through self-report questionnaires and an interview. The research was focused on Pakistan’s banking industry, which includes 29 banks, and used PLS-SEM as a data analysis method. Results indicate that COVID-19 did not have a significant impact on either satisfaction or productivity. However, the study highlights the varying degrees of awareness of COVID-19 and its spread, which can cause different levels of psychological and behavioral effects. Overall, this research contributes to the existing literature on COVID-19 and its impact on employee well-being and work performance. The Qualitative findings support the finding of quantitative research findings
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