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Exploring the Relationship between Work Pressure, Occupational Stress and Turnover Intention: A Case Study of Office Employees

Mai Le Ngoc 1 Huong Tran Dong 1 Long Vo Trung 1 Quang Nguyen Phuong 2
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1 FPT University, Vietnam
2 FPT Polytechnic, FPT University, Vietnam
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Abstract

This study explores the impact of work pressure on occupational stress and turnover intentions among office employees. Surveying 317 individuals in Vietnamese business settings using structural equation modeling (SEM), we identified significant correlations between work pressure factors - including workload, work time, working conditions, and the work environment - and both occupational stress and turnover intentions. An interesting revelation emerged: while working conditions affect job stress, they do not directly affect employees' inclination to leave their jobs. Practical recommendations are provided to help businesses mitigate work-related stress and reduce turnover intentions among office employees.

Keywords
Work pressure
Occupational stress
Turnover intention
Office employee
Vietnam
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