Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on community lifelines

Abas, Naeem; Kalair, Esmat; Dilshad, Saad; Khan, Nasrullah

doi:10.1108/crr-05-2021-0022

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“…, 2021b; Stich, 2021). Without proper support from the HR leadership, a firm faces difficulties to successfully implementing remote work policies to respond to lockdown measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Turner and Muller, 2005; Abas et al. , 2022; De Alwis et al.…”

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“…However, in quickly switching to WFH practices to address the COVID-19 crisis, firms have had to sort out challenges such as how their existing infrastructure could fit with the technology-embedded remote working system (Vrontis et al, 2015;Dimitropoulos et al, 2020;Chaudhuri et al, 2021b;Stich, 2021). Without proper support from the HR leadership, a firm faces difficulties to successfully implementing remote work policies to respond to lockdown measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Turner and Muller, 2005;Abas et al, 2022;De Alwis et al, 2022). This remote work system is perceived to address the dynamic change caused by the crisis.…”

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Work from anywhere and employee psychological well-being: moderating role of HR leadership support

Chaudhuri

Chatterjee

Vrontis

et al. 2022

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PurposeThis study examines the relationship between the flexibility of working from anywhere and employees' psychological well-being (PWB) and safety. This study also investigates the moderating role of human resource (HR) leadership teams on HR policy (HRP), firm infrastructure (FRI) and remote work flexibility.Design/methodology/approachWith the help of the literature review and flexible firm theory (FFT) and dynamic capability view (DCV) theory, a model has been developed conceptually. Later, the conceptual model is validated using partial least squares – structural equation modelling technique considering 471 useable respondents from different Asian and European firms to understand cross-country implications. This research study uses convenience and purposeful sampling techniques.FindingsThis study shows that there is a significant and positive moderating role of HR leadership support (HLS) towards developing flexible HRP and appropriate FRI to enable employees to work from anywhere. The results also indicate that there is a significant and positive impact of work from anywhere flexibility (WAF) and employee PWB and psychological safety (PSS), which in turn positively and significantly impact employee satisfaction (EMS) resulting in better firm performance (FP).Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides valuable input to HR management teams for developing effective HR policies to enable a work from anywhere option. The study also provides food for thought to practitioners, researchers and academicians regarding the need for more research on the relationship between work flexibility, PWB and FP. Finally, this study develops a unique model which could be used by any firm towards framing an effective HRP enabling WAF.Originality/valueThis research adds value to the overall body of knowledge of HR management. There is no study which investigated the impact of WAF on employee PWB and PSS. Thus, this study is considered a unique study. Moreover, the proposed model in this research study is also a unique model with explanative power of 71%.

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Work from anywhere and employee psychological well-being: moderating role of HR leadership support

Chaudhuri

Chatterjee

Vrontis

et al. 2022

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“…Additionally, it may also be difficult for an organization to track who is working remotely, when they are working, and how they are working (Gauer & Germann, 2021). In the worst case, those companies that were affected by the isolation or failed to adapt to the WFH arrangement may be forced to close (Abas et al, 2021). Contradicting views on WFH arrangement warrant research attention and should be addressed such as the management of work-life boundaries.…”

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confidence: 99%

Work From Home Acceptance and Challenges in KYPJ: A Dual Perspective

Muhamad¹,

Sumarjan²,

Mazlan³

2022

IJARBSS

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This study explored the Kolej Yayasan Pelajaran Johor (KYPJ) lecturers' and academic managers' acceptance and challenges towards the 'work from home (WFH) implementation. Generally, it is a new way of teaching and delivering methods and produced several challenges for both parties despite their acceptance of the new teaching and learning mode. A qualitative approach (phenomenology) was used. Ten (10) informants were interviewed, consisting of eight (n=8) lecturers from the hospitality department and two (n=2) managers of the academic department who are currently handling the WFH process. The interviews were done via Google Meet due to the movement control order, and all interviews were manually transcribed, hand-coded, and analyzed for themes. In total, sixteen (n=16) themes have emerged from this study. The first five (5) themes represent the acceptance of WFH, which include adherence to government policy, concern for safety, cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and family bonding. From the themes, it can be concluded that the participating lecturers accepted the WFH concept and implementation well. The lecturers can also adapt well to the WFH implementation even if the KYPJ management decides to continue after the pandemic. In terms of the challenges of WFH implementation, six (6) themes have been developed: internet connectivity, disconnection from colleagues/lack of social interaction, the separation between home life and work life, new teaching platform, disturbance, and health anxiety. Information on the challenges experienced by the lecturers can serve as a tool for the management to better cater to the needs of the lecturers in enhancing the teaching and learning process. Finally, five (5) themes emerged regarding the challenges faced (3 themes) and strategies used (2 themes) by the academic managers' regarding the WFH implementation. The themes for challenges are lack of workforce, information distribution, and employee participation, while the strategies formulated for strategies are academic meetings and ICT support. This study hopes to provide sufficient data to KYPJ in enhancing the WFH teaching and learning process. Understanding the lecturers' acceptance and challenges helps KYPJ better support lecturers in the teaching and learning process and in their emotional stability. KYPJ can better understand the necessary support needed and better strategize its resources to ensure the employees are happy despite the new working norm. Knowing the academic managers'

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“…Aviation, a sector that has heavily contributed to easing lives, has increased transportation opportunities and paved the way for new job designations and roles in tourism, journalism, mergers and acquisitions, international on-sites jobs, and aviation itself. [1] The choice of air transport began in 1903, and the first-ever passenger flight took off on January 1, 1914. Ever since it has evolved incredibly by touching new milestones, this was predominantly fueled by industrialization and technological advancements.…”

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Impact On Climate Due to Suspension of Passenger Flights as A Covid-19 Preventive M

Srinivasakumar¹,

Bhagwat²

2023

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Aviation has been a sector that has heavily contributed towards easing lives, addressing transportation needs, and paving the way for new job roles. Since the invention of aircraft, its usage has increased dramatically, which has caused a rampant surge in the frequency of flying. Ever since industrialization, pollution and its harmful effects on the environment have been a pressing issue. Due to this, the airline industry has continuously taken initiatives to protect the atmosphere without disturbing the frequency of flying. Initiatives including better aircraft design, fuel efficiency, optimized routes, restrictions on flight cargo, etc., have been constantly adapted and experimented with to reduce aircrafts’ carbon footprint. Recently, flights had to be suspended on a large scale to avoid coronavirus spread and promote social distancing. Initially, foreign flights were banned from entering Indian soil. The ban was soon extended to domestic travel. This paper focuses on the impact of this preventive measure on the environment. The report follows a systematic approach by analyzing the environmental conditions before and after the suspension of flights in India and checks for significant changes in critical ecological health indicators. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and document the impact of this measure and highlight its benefits, thereby aiding to take novel initiatives at corporate and at government levels to ensure a sustainable future.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on community lifelines

Cited by 6 publications

References 27 publications

Work from anywhere and employee psychological well-being: moderating role of HR leadership support

Work from anywhere and employee psychological well-being: moderating role of HR leadership support

Work From Home Acceptance and Challenges in KYPJ: A Dual Perspective

Impact On Climate Due to Suspension of Passenger Flights as A Covid-19 Preventive M

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