The document discusses a study conducted on stress factors and their effects on employee performance at Union Bank of India's Tirur branch. The study found that unclear job tasks, unsupportive supervisors, overburdening, late sitting hours, disturbed social life, and lack of participation in decisions were the main causes of stress. Overburden was cited as a stress factor by 90% of employees, while 80% mentioned unclear tasks and 70% cited unsupportive supervisors. The stress factors were found to decrease employee performance through reduced efficiency, increased absenteeism, decreased job interest, and poorer quality work. The study recommends management provide counseling, stress training, and more employee autonomy to improve performance.