Workplace Ergonomics and Its Impact on Employee Well-being and Productivity: A Comparative Study Across Professions

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2025 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 12 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Adira Bansal

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V12I6P104

How to Cite?

Adira Bansal, "Workplace Ergonomics and Its Impact on Employee Well-being and Productivity: A Comparative Study Across Professions," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 12,  no. 6, pp. 34-47, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V12I6P104

Abstract:

This paper examines the impact of ergonomics, employee well-being, and productivity on various workspaces across the Medical, Corporate, and educational sectors. The results are intended to help employers design and create workspaces while having ergonomic principles in mind to improve the day-to-day functioning of the workspace. This study utilized the Building Occupant Survey System Australia (BOSSA) Time-Lapse survey to assess employees’ opinions on workplace ergonomics. Ergonomics was examined both as a composite construct and across four sub-dimensions: Posture & Equipment, Privacy & Layout, Environmental Comfort, and Overall Outcomes. The present research was conducted on a total sample of 97 participants, out of which N=38 are corporate employees, N=32 belong to the education section, and N=27 hail from a healthcare profession. The study’s results highlighted that different professions did not differ significantly in terms of well-being and productivity; however, significant differences were observed in ergonomics. It is the only variable that has shown statistically significant differences among the three sectors. Hence, the findings suggest that higher ergonomics scores are associated with greater employee well-being and productivity, and that these two factors are strongly interrelated. Mediation analysis indicated that employee well-being partially mediated the association between ergonomics and productivity. Ergonomics directly influenced productivity and indirectly enhanced well-being. These findings underscore the essential importance of workplace ergonomics in promoting healthier and more productive work environments.

Keywords:

Corporate Sector, Ergonomics, Employee Well-Being, Employee productivity, Education sector, Medical sector.

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