• K PRUTHVI RAJ CHAVAN
• PRIYA M
• GAYATHRI

The information technology (IT) industry is fast-paced and demanding, so being able to properly handle work pressure is essential for both professional and personal success. For the purpose of to help women employees in the IT sector manage job pressure, this study explores the importance of integrating emotional intelligence (EI) a core ability. This study investigates the complex dynamics of emotional intelligence and how they are relevant to female workers managing the demands of IT professions through a detailed examination of the literature and empirical data. The study delves into the ways in which emotional intelligence enables women to recognize, appreciate, and manage their own emotions, with in addition to skillfully navigating challenging job settings and interpersonal interactions. The study also explores the unique pressures that women in the IT industry face, such as role expectations, gender prejudices, and problems with work and personal obligations, all of which can make them feel more under pressure. Through the utilization of both qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys, the research reveals the methods by which women efficiently harness their emotional intelligence to manage work-related stress. The results highlight the critical role emotional intelligence plays in enabling women to sustain resilience, flexibility, and mental health in the face of the pressures of IT-related jobs. Furthermore, the study emphasizes how crucial it is for organizations to provide avenues for assistance to women workers who are developing and using emotional intelligence, including mentorship programs, leadership development courses, and inclusive work practices. The study's practical implications include encouraging inclusive leadership styles that appreciate and prioritize emotional well-being, as well as implementing focused training programs geared at improving emotional intelligence abilities among women in the IT sector. This study advances gender equality, fosters inclusive work cultures, and improves organizational performance in technology-driven businesses by identifying emotional intelligence as a critical skill for female employees in the IT sector to manage job pressure.

Emotional intelligence, Work pressure, impact of work pressure, types of emotional intelligence, work life balance for women, techniques for balancing work pressure, job satisfaction.

"EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: WORK PRESSURE MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN EMPLOYEES AT IT SECTOR ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.a470-a480, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406058.pdf

"EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: WORK PRESSURE MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN EMPLOYEES AT IT SECTOR ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppa470-a480, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406058.pdf