The Impact of Recovery Experiences on Employees Health: an Empirical Study on IT Sector

In the contemporary world, never-ending work can create numerous challenges for employees, including maintaining good health and well-being. Literature supports that workaholic employees compromise their health to establish their efficiency. The study is an attempt to discuss the recovery experiences that can be followed to enable a person to regain their pre-stressor level following a stressful event as and when possible, for better health and well-being. The present study evaluates the role of recovery experiences on employees' health. The current study focuses on an important but often overlooked issue. Through Purposive sampling, data was collected from software engineers working in high-performing IT companies. Data was collected between September 2023 and March 2024, with 390 employees contributing, and 338 of the surveys were considered suitable for analysis. Data was collected on a close-ended questionnaire based on a 5-Likert scale. The data analysis and presentation were facilitated through the use of software such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS 25, Smart PLS 3.3, and Wondershare EdrawMax. The findings revealed that recovery experiences are highly effective for maintaining good employees' mental health. They positively influence employees' social health as well. It identified implications for improving organisational functioning and highlighted significant research gaps to guide future research.