Employee Relations as a Catalyst for Wellbeing and Mental Health: A Scientometric Perspective

Abstract

As physical and mental health become more important in the workplace, employee relations have become an important part of an organization that affects the long-term health and productivity of its workers. This study will look at academic papers published between 2015 and 2025 and use a rigorous method to fully map and evaluate worldwide research contributions on employee well-being, mental health, and employee relationships. Research in PubMed and Scopus yielded 180 peer-reviewed papers in English, concentrating on research including participants aged 19 and above. A scientometric method was used to analyze trends in publications, prominent authors, leading journals, cooperation networks, keyword co-occurrence, and subject development. We used bibliometric tools, including citation, co-authorship, and co-word analyses, to identify the burgeoning research clusters and conceptual framework of the subject. Academic interest has grown consistently since 2018, according to studies. Governments and businesses are prioritizing workplace mental health. Psychosocial work environments, stress, work-life balance, business assistance, employee engagement, and leadership-employee mental health interactions are some of the primary topics. Keyword co-occurrence networks show that employee interactions affect mental health, demonstrating a transition from individualism to organizationalism. Interdisciplinarity in psychology, organizational behavior, public health, and HRM is growing. This study offers a detailed conceptual framework of the subject, aiding researchers in identifying significant works, prevailing themes, and neglected domains, including age-specific well-being issues and relational therapies for mental health improvement. The results highlight the strategic importance of fostering excellent employee interactions to enhance mental health and well-being, providing evidence-based guidance for organizational policymakers and HR professionals. This study provides a comprehensive and data-driven analysis of research trends over the last decade by including employee wellness, mental health, and employee relations within a scientometric framework.