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Work-Related Depression among Hotel Employees

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Eilat Campus, Israel, shaniam@bgu. ac.il

Abraham Pizam

Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, apizam{at}mail.ucf.edu

Given the putative cost of work-related depression, this article reports the results of a pilot study conducted among hotel employees in Central Florida. The study finds an initial indication of a small but noteworthy incidence of depression among workers in the hospitality industry. The article explores the antecedents and possible origins of depression, as well as critical issues related to depression in the workplace, particularly its effects on organizations and employees. The findings indicate a need for greater organizational awareness of depression.

Key Words: depression • work-related depression • burnout • job stress • employees’ well-being

This version was published on November 1, 2009

Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, Vol. 50, No. 4, 446-459 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1938965509344294


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