A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CHANGES IN THE WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL STATE OF INDUSTRIAL WORKERS AFTER COVID-19

Abstract

COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the social and economic life at the global level. In particular, the lives of industrial workers have experienced significant changes at both work and mental health levels due to this pandemic. This research paper focuses on the industrial workers of the Jhansi region, with the objective of identifying whether any notable changes have occurred in their working conditions and mental health after COVID-19.In this study, data were collected through surveys and interviews, and Chi-Square (χ²) tests were used to examine the hypotheses. The analysis clearly revealed that after the pandemic, major changes occurred in workplace situations such as the working environment, work hours, safety facilities, wage structure, and workers’ mental health conditions including stress, anxiety, and uncertainty.

COVID-19 has had a strong impact on the work experience and mental health of industrial workers. This research provides useful suggestions for policymakers and industrial managers regarding the types of strategies that should be adopted in the future to improve workers’ safety and mental well-being.