EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH EFFECTS ON EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT IN THE APPAREL SECTOR

Abstract

According to its significant effects on both employee well-being and organizational performance, employee mental health has become more important in today's workplaces. In the setting of renowned clothing maker Brandix Apparel, this study explores the connection between worker motivation and mental health. Employing a mixed-methods approach, information about employee experiences and perceptions of mental health and its impact on motivation at work was gathered through surveys and interviews. The results show a significant relationship between employee motivation and mental health, indicating that motivated workers often have superior mental health. The study revealed that several factors, including workload, job satisfaction, work-life balance, and organizational support, had a notable impact on the mental health and motivation levels of employees. Additionally, the study sheds insight on the particular dynamics at work by identifying particular pressures and obstacles experienced by workers within the garment business. Employee Mental Health: The mental and emotional well-being of employees in an organization. This includes things like stress, anxiety, depression, and mental wellbeing. While the focus of gaining a better understanding of mental health is usually on factors inside the workplace (like workload, relationships with colleagues and managers, work- life alsue, and stressors from outside the personal life. Motivation: The influence of the overall mental well-being of the employee on how motivated they are when working. Employees who are motivated have a defined sense of drive, enthusiasm and energy that makes them more efficient in completing work tasks and reaching specific goals. Good mental health among staff is going to result in employees who are motivated to do a good job, will be happier to come to work, and are more likely to have a positive impact upon your organization. On the other hand, when mental health is not good, it can make people feel uninterested which leads to lack of motivation, absenteeism, poor productivity and high turnover ratio. Work Environment: The physical, social, and cultural conditions in which work is performed are referred to as work environment. For example — workspace aesthetics, office culture, management approach, methods of communication, and organization’s policies, and processes. Positive or healthy work environment can be the contributing factor of wellbeing and motivation, work environment which is negative or toxic can have negative impact on mental health as well as motivation. Apparel Sector: This indicates the industry in which the study is being conducted or the conversation occurs. The clothing industry consists of businesses that are associated with clothes (brands sale of clothes). The sector is known largely for fast-paced production environments, the volume of employees employed with the tight deadlines they must meet and the pressure to get a product out to market due to consumer demand — all of which can manifest in the mental health and motivation of employees in a different way than other industries. The entire demographic of 100 employees in the Bandex, company in the garment industry is chosen as the sample. In this study, information obtained from the surveys that were completed was analyzed using percentages. After the accuracy of the obtained data was verified, percentages, as well as frequencies, were utilized to illustrate the distribution's replies. Tables and charts were used to display the results. The statistical package for SPSS was used to analyze the results. This study adds insights unique to the garment industry setting to the expanding body of literature on employee motivation and mental health. The results emphasize how critical it is for businesses to give mental health programs top priority in order to foster an atmosphere that encourages employee enthusiasm and boosts overall productivity. The article highlights the necessity of taking proactive steps to address mental health issues and foster employee engagement and pleasure in the workplace, with implications for HR practitioners and organizational leaders.