COVID 19 And It’s Negative Impact to the HRM in Sri Lanka

 

COVID 19 And It’s Negative Impact to the HRM in Sri Lanka


Figure 1

What is a pandemic?

An epidemic of a disease that spreads across a large geographic area (such as several countries or continents) and affects a large proportion of the population is known as a Pandemic.

What is Covid 19?

The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is a global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by coronavirus 2 that causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2). In December 2019, the unique virus was discovered in an epidemic in the Chinese city of Wuhan, and attempts to contain it there failed, allowing it to spread around the world (Wikipedia, 2022).

Figure 2: Covid19 Outbreak World Map

 

The Impact of Covid 19 on Human Resource Management

Acceleration of digitization processes is one of the economic effects of the worldwide pandemic (Covid-19). Companies must increasingly use digital channels to provide employees with fast access to positions. Human Resource Management is critical in assisting organizations in navigating through the drastic changes brought on by the pandemic lockdown.

The study provides a picture of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on employment in Sri Lanka across a variety of sectors, with a particular focus on the impact on women's and men's ability to remain employed and work productively (International Finance Corporation, 2022).

 

Negative impacts of covid 19 on HRM in Sri Lanka

  • Reduction of salary of the employees as well as their additional benefits.
  • The employees will seek new income -earning alternatives to compensate for the family's overall income decrease.
  • Employees unable to cover their utility expenses , house hold expenses and  Repayments on a car or other personal loans.
  • Companies faced a negative impact on revenue, negative impact on orders or previously agreed contracts.
  • Employees were temporarily redeployed to a different job position or location or will be in the next three months.
  • Lower productivity of the employees due to travel restrictions and poor internet connections.
  • Employees Concerns about having the freedom to balance work and family obligations after they return to work.
  • Employees were distracted due to health, stress or mental well-being.

 

Recommendations

  •      Create and implement policies that allow for significant flexibility in the workplace. 

  • .     Assist employees, particularly women, in gaining access to the technology they require to be effective. 

  • .      Assess your transportation needs and consider providing employee transportation.

  • .      Assist with mental health and wellness.

 

References

Corporation, I. F., 2022. IFC. [Online]
Available at: https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/region__ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/south+asia/resources/gendered+impact+of+covid19+on+employment+in+the+private+sector+in+sri+lanka
[Accessed 19 March 2022].

Wikipedia, 2022. Wikipedia. [Online]
Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic
[Accessed 19 March 2022].

 

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Dilini MBA21 March 2022 at 08:16

    This article clearly describes the negative impact of the pandemic to HR function. It is very important for HR managers to handle this impact in a favourable way. Well written. All the Best!

    Dilini Karunaratne

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  2. Lakshitha MBA 2022 FEB21 March 2022 at 08:33

    Come a cross with all the details your blog clearly explained negative impact of Covid 19 on HRM in srilanka ..good work..👍👍

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  3. Nishantha Rathnayake21 March 2022 at 09:47

    The article clearly describes the negative impact of COVID 19 for HRM functions. However if include the culture modification for the above article It is a perfect article since the modifying the workplace culture is compulsory.

    All the best....

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    1. Sachini Gamage21 March 2022 at 20:25

      Thank you for the valuable comment. Yes i agree with you. modifying the workplace culture according to the situation is a most valuable recommendation for a problem like this.

      Delete
  4. Kithsiri21 March 2022 at 09:51

    yeah explain reasons time Good working

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  5. Vajira Rajapakse 21 March 2022 at 09:54

    Interesting topic.Badly impact for many firms & it directly impact for HRM too.

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    1. Sachini Gamage21 March 2022 at 20:26

      Yes from last 02 years each and every HRM division is facing this kind of situation. Thank you for the valuable comment.

      Delete
  6. Humaidh21 March 2022 at 09:58

    A very good write up. While people were advising and entrusting us to move towards digitalization, covid 19 forced us to move towards digitalization. While there are lot of positive aspects, there’re negatives in moving on to digitalization in terms of HRM. The prime component of HR being networking with the employees will drastically fall down due to digitalization.

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  7. ShashithaMBA2421 March 2022 at 10:33

    Clear artical about covid 19 and its negative impact to the HRM. You have well explained point by point about negative impacts of covid 19 and how its an organisation in sri lanka. Hope to see recomendations as little much explain. Over all important artical. Well done..

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  8. Beyond the limits....21 March 2022 at 16:33

    You have nicely presented how badly this pandemic impact to workforce in Sri Lanka.

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  9. Mahinda21 March 2022 at 19:30

    I agree with you “Negative impacts of covid 19 on HRM in Sri Lanka”.
    What can do aligning with HRM?
    Most of company’s use digital platform & work from home. But industrial organizations much more difficulties remotely working.
    HRM more attention & planning very essential about solutions and suggestion to employees & company.

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    1. Sachini Gamage21 March 2022 at 20:29

      Yes you have mentioned the right point. agree with you. thank you for the valuable comment.

      Delete
  10. Dharshana MBA2421 March 2022 at 20:26

    Inceasing the Flexibility and technology in proper way is very important to overcome this situation as mentioned by you. Good one.

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  11. Uditha Arawpola22 March 2022 at 07:12

    This is a relevant issue because many businesses were unable to operate normally during the Covid-19 outbreak, and their employees were unable to work. Furthermore, you are clearly detailing how to manage workplace disturbance during the Covid-19 epidemic. Best wishes!

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  12. MANOJ23 March 2022 at 03:47

    great topic with current situation. You have well explained point by point about negative impacts of covid 19 and how its an organization in sri lanka. great one !

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  13. Jaliya Rajaguru26 March 2022 at 12:43

    You have discussed about a timely topic. Most of the IT companies have changed there working mode to WFH culture which is very effective. HRM Teams are also adapting to the WFH culture. But it is not practical in some other fields like manufacturing where the employees are directly and manually involved in getting the outcome.

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  14. AparnaMBA20229 April 2022 at 10:29

    well explained about the current situation and its negative impacts with this covid-19 pandemic.good work!!

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  15. Chaminda4 May 2022 at 09:59

    This is a great topic in light of current events. You've clearly outlined the consequences of Covid 19 and how it affects the business.

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    1. Sachini Gamage6 May 2022 at 07:38

      Thank you for the valuable comment Chaminda!

      Delete

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