The Effect of Work Stress in Improving Employee Performance: A Systematic Literature Study

Abstract

This systematic literature review aims to examine the impact of job stress on employee performance enhancement. By identifying and evaluating 20 relevant journals, this research investigates empirical findings regarding the relationship between job stress and various aspects of employee performance. The analysis conducted reveals that out of the 20 journals reviewed, 13 reported a significant positive influence of job stress on performance improvement, while the other 7 journals showed non-significant or even negative results. This study also discusses contextual and methodological factors that may act as mediators or moderators in this relationship. Furthermore, this research identifies existing gaps in previous studies and provides directions for future research in understanding the complexity of the role of job stress in organizational settings. These findings have important practical implications for the development of effective stress management strategies, with the goal of optimizing employee performance.