The Impact of Work Stress on Productivity among Private Sector Employees: A Field Study at the Brick Factory in Al-Rajban

This study aimed to examine the impact of work stress on productivity among private sector employees through an applied study conducted at a brick factory in Qasr Al-Haj. The study sought to identify the nature of work stress experienced by employees and its effect on their performance and productivity. The descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, and a questionnaire was used as the main data collection tool. The study sample consisted of (44) employees selected through simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods such as frequencies and percentages. The results indicated a moderate level of work stress among employees, particularly related to workload, time pressure, work environment, and management style. The findings showed that work stress had a noticeable but not high impact on employee productivity and job performance. In addition, the results revealed a relationship between work stress and job satisfaction, as relatively higher stress levels were associated with lower job satisfaction among some employees, The study recommended paying greater attention to managing work stress, improving the work environment, and adopting positive managerial practices to enhance productivity and job satisfaction in the private sector.