The impact of COVID-19 on employment and the role of HRM. A case study of Karachi city

Case Study , 2020 , 7 Pages , Grade: A

Leadership and Human Resources - Employee Motivation, Employee Satisfaction

This exploration report present the circumstance of joblessness confronted Karachi city individuals and face emergencies of covid-19. The examination plan incorporates investigating how this joblessness emergency may vary from past joblessness periods; analyzing the idea of the pain evoked by the equal loss of work and death toll; perceiving and tending to the benefit of researchers; inspecting the imbalance that underlies the unbalanced effect of the emergency on poor and common laborers networks, every day compensation individuals who procure cash on everyday schedule.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Impact of COVID-19 on employment, and the role of HRM on this situation (The case study of Karachi city)
• Significance
• Role of HRM
• Literature review
• Method

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment in Karachi city, Pakistan, and analyzes the role of human resource management (HRM) in mitigating the negative effects. It also investigates the impact on employees' mental health and the importance of effective HRM practices in fostering a supportive and resilient work environment.

• The impact of COVID-19 on employment in Karachi city
• The role of HRM in mitigating the negative effects of the pandemic
• The impact of the pandemic on employees' mental well-being
• The importance of effective HRM practices in creating a supportive and resilient work environment
• The significance of organizational commitment and employee engagement in the context of the pandemic

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• The paper provides an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic and its global impact, focusing on the situation in Pakistan and Karachi city. It highlights the significance of understanding the pandemic's implications for businesses and employees.
• The significance section emphasizes the importance of this study in shedding light on the role of HRM in navigating the challenges posed by COVID-19 in Karachi city. It also highlights the growing need for skilled and experienced HR professionals in this dynamic environment.
• The role of HRM section explores how HR leaders are adapting to the new workplace realities brought about by the pandemic, emphasizing the shift to remote work models and the need for flexibility and support for employees. The section includes a case study of Activision Blizzard, showcasing their successful implementation of a remote work strategy and their commitment to employee well-being.
• The literature review section provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of pandemics on organizations and employees, exploring the psychological consequences of job insecurity, business disruption, and financial hardship. It also examines the role of HRM in mitigating these negative effects.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this research include COVID-19, HRM, employment, Karachi city, Pakistan, employee well-being, mental health, organizational commitment, employee engagement, remote work, and business disruption. The study explores the impact of the pandemic on these areas and examines the role of HRM in navigating these challenges.

• College: University of Greenwich (karachi)
• Course: HRM
• Grade: A
• Author: Syed Salman Qadri (Author)
• Publication Year: 2020
• Pages: 7
• Catalog Number: V911802
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346231031
• Language: English
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