The purpose of the study is to explore the factors affecting stress and the impact of stress on absenteeism in the public and private banking sector in Bangladesh. An attempt was also made to investigate how stress is related to absenteeism. The number of samples was 272. With help of the structured questionnaire data was collected. The research applied the confidence interval, univariate, bivariate, multivariate analysis and t-test analysis for analyzing the collected data. It is found that the degree of stress is high in this sector, and stress factors (workload, role characteristics, time pressure & deadline and non-work pressure) are positively related to employee absenteeism. Whereas it has also found that, stress level is almost same for male and female employees in the banking sector. This study is advantageous to human resource practitioners and managers in developing workplace strategies and in improving positive workplace outcomes from the workplace by reducing stress.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the trilogy of job stress and job motivation on job satisfaction. For this purpose, police officers of Khulna city were investigated accordingly. Research Methodology: The questionnaire is quantitative in nature and a standard questionnaire was followed throughout the research study. The survey was done in police stations of Khulna city and information was taken from 100 officers from sub-inspector to police commissioners. Results: The study found that job stress is negatively related to job satisfaction. Along with this, there is a negative correlation between job stress and job motivation. However, a positive correlation exists between job motivation and job satisfaction. Limitations: The study result is based on the police personnel in Khulna city rather than in other cities in Bangladesh. There are not prevailing the same ratio of male and female which could affect the measurement of findings. Contribution: The study will help government practitioners and policymakers to understand job stress, motivation, and satisfaction of police personnel in Khulna city. Keywords: 1. Job motivation 2. Job satisfaction 3. Job stress 4. Police officers 5. Work overload

Purpose: This study focused on a comparative analysis of the FMCG enterprises' vision, mission, and core values focusing on strategic human resources. Research methodology: This study is qualitative, and altogether twenty-three FMCG company's websites have been used for analyzing the company's mission, vision, and core values. Results: Among the twenty-three companies, only seven (Bombay Sweets and Co. Ltd., Arla, Akij Group, Ispahani Foods Limited, Golden Harvest Agro Industries Limited, Walton Group, and City Group) have no focus on strategic human resources in their mission, vision and core values. Sixteen companies have a concern about strategic human resources in vision, mission, and core values. Limitations: This study only includes results from the FMCG of Bangladesh rather than including other industries like telecommunication, MNCs, and other areas. Again, this study is limited by including only a few FMCGs. Contribution: This study results contribute to strategic human focus in the vision, mission, and core values of FMCG enterprises of Bangladesh through a comparative analysis also emphasizes strategic human focus in the employees' development.

Safe work is a fundamental right of all workers, and HR compliance today is more concerned about maintaining and promoting workplace health and safety. However, occupational hazards are significantly high in the healthcare sector, and healthcare workers face a wide range of vulnerabilities in their job that can lead to - infections, illnesses, injuries, and even death. The paper sought to investigate the relationship between occupational hazards faced by healthcare workers and the degree to which it affects their mental health. This study is causal and quantitative. The data is collected via a non-probability convenience sampling technique from 385 healthcare workers working in 4 different public hospitals in Khulna city. A questionnaire was constructed using a five-point Likert scale with 29 statements, adopted and modified from ILO-International Hazard Datasheets on Occupations and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The presence of Biological and Chemical hazards is higher than the others, and overall, a moderate level of Occupational Hazard exists presently in the healthcare sector. Also, Female workers are burdened with higher levels of mental health issues than male workers. Moreover, doctors, nurses, and cleaners have higher levels of mental health issues than others. Moderate levels of occupational hazards are present among healthcare workers in Bangladesh, causing a moderate level of mental health issues. Biological, physical, chemical, and psycho-social hazards have a significant positive degree of impact on healthcare workers' mental health issues, whereas Accidental Hazard has a significant negative impact. The findings may be useful to HR professionals, Compliance managers, Human Rights Agencies, Government bodies, etc., for developing & promoting safe work practices and mental health.