Journal of the Community Development in Asia
Vol 9, No 2 (2026): May 2026

The Impact of Workplace Stress on Employee Productivity: A Study at FamilyMart Malaysia

Oh Zi Jian (Kolej Vokasional Batu Lanchang)
Nur Alia Natasya Binti Zulkifli (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Nur Alia Syafiqah Binti Salim (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Nur Aliah Safia Binti Zakie (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Nur Alya Amani Binti Mohamad Zawawi (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Harshita Gupta (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Priyanshi Ramani (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Daisy Mui Hung Kee (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2026

Abstract

This study examines the impact of workplace stress on employee productivity among frontline employees at FamilyMart Malaysia, a rapidly expanding convenience-store chain operating in a high-demand retail environment. Despite extensive research on workplace stress, empirical evidence within Malaysia’s convenience-store sector remains limited. Using a quantitative cross-sectional design, data were collected from 57 current and former FamilyMart employees through an online survey. The findings reveal that workplace stress, particularly workload pressure and customer-related demands, significantly reduces employee productivity by impairing concentration, motivation, and task accuracy. Regression analysis confirms that workplace stress is a significant predictor of reduced productivity, while emotional exhaustion plays a mediating role in this relationship. The study highlights workload pressure as the most dominant stressor affecting performance. These findings underscore the importance of implementing effective staffing strategies, supportive work practices, and employee well-being initiatives to enhance productivity and sustain service quality in fast-paced retail operations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCDA

Publisher

Subject

Humanities

Description

JCDA aims to feature narrative, theoretical, and empirically-based research articles. The journal also accepts articles with data taken from reflections as well as experiences (qualitative research) relevant to community development in Asia. As it explores the community development broadly, the ...