In last 10 years or so improvement in technologies allowed technology-enabled talent platforms to accelerate the digital HR disruption to create a new age where people can have control over the way they work and finding a balance between work and home.
As things were falling into place , Covid-19 came and started affecting all spheres of human life, disrupting human routine, lifestyle, businesses and the global economy. The overall economic impact of the outbreak will be felt over the years in business operations around the world.
But in the middle of the crisis one aspect that stood out of was the ability of HR functions that holds all ends together fix gaps quickly to ensure smooth running of their businesses. There are several vital important roles that HR managers will have to play in post Covid era to ensure smooth running of business operations.
The important role that HR managers has to play is to look after Physical health and well being of employees because constant staying at home will take its toll on mental health. With a potential increase in mental health issues, there is an increasing need for its importance and how companies can provide solutions, employment benefits, incentives to help its employees. Secondly HR Mangers need to look after its employees and get them used to various technologies that are being used to ensure work from home. Learning to use a new system, communication software or a tool can get challenging, and it worsens when one can’t get immediate support in person, this is where HR managers need to play a crucial role to ensure smooth transitioning. Next Important role is to look after Issues related to jobs and work continuity, this is very crucial area that every HR managers needs to look after since there is already layoffs , termination , pay cuts of employees across business sectors, the managers needs to chalk out a plan in consultation with the management and decide on a clear cut policy especially related to the employees who has been currently laid off. Lastly, HR Managers need to look after the various career opportunities that will arise once things stable, the situation has forced organizations to shift the fundamentals of jobs and the way they’re designed, thus creating more career opportunities. When the economy comes back after this Covid-19, there will be great requirements for employees and that the employees can catch up quickly, act, and put motivation behind efforts that make things happen for organizations. Whether internal or external or gig work , the organizations people will be needing people for their organization.
HR managers can innovate with work schedules and assignments by allowing flexible scheduling parameters and being creative in how the work gets done in post covid era. HR managers should Allow or expand flex-time opportunities for the majority of positions. HR managers should also be considerate about the salaries of the employees in the post covid era , where there will be more cut throat competition.
The Post Covid era will leave plethora of Challenges and opportunities for business organizations and HR managers will play a crucial role in this regard.
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