Análisis de los efectos de la inestabilidad laboral en colaboradores de medianas empresas del sector comercial de Guayaquil

Abstract

Job instability directly affects the mental and emotional health of company employees, generating stress and anxiety, which can affect their personal and professional lives. This study seeks to analyze how job instability affects employees in medium-sized commercial enterprises in Guayaquil. Medium-sized companies, which are essential to the national economy, must take effective measures to retain human talent and increase job satisfaction, which in turn will boost their productivity and competitiveness. A non-probabilistic sampling study was conducted, including surveys for statistical assessment of job instability and interviews to obtain information on employees' experiences. The results indicated that job instability is related to increased stress, decreased organizational commitment and other factors that are detrimental to workers' health. In addition, the surveys showed that more than 50% of the respondents experienced discomfort due to job instability, while 16% said that they had not experienced these symptoms due to job instability. In conclusion, companies should implement more equitable work policies, improve internal communication and encourage employee training, which will contribute to their well-being and to the sustainable development of the company.