The Critical Role of HRM in Crisis Management and Ensuring Business Continuity
Today, the probability of occurrence of natural and non-natural disasters is very high. The impact of human activities is also beneficial for this. The impact on businesses due to such disasters is immense. It can disrupt daily operations, employee well-being, and even organizational survival. When the COVID-19 pandemic was spreading in most countries in 2020, it affected supply chain continuity, financial stability, revenue, workforce health and well-being, digital usage of the business, and several criteria related to business. Therefore HRM plays a vital role in crisis management to prevent and rectify the issues mentioned above. HR’s Role in Crisis Management " The HR undertakes key roles in crisis management from the pre-crisis to the post-crisis stages. The HR's role is to protect the welfare of employees while at the same time ensuring that they contribute to the organization's sustainability, through doing their part in times of disaster. The role of the HR is to...