Social distancing causing crises: learning from workforce adaptation by e-tailers
Development and Learning in Organizations
; 37(4):14-17, 2023.
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| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-20236467
ABSTRACT
PurposeThis study explores workforce related adaptation by e-tailers during social distancing causing crises (SDCC) and provides a conceptual framework.Design/methodology/approachA grounded theory based approach has been used wherein about 120 news articles were analyzed to understand the real-world measures taken. 50 journal papers were also referred to. A typical qualitative methodology, including open, and axial was used.FindingsIn the early stages, panic buying emerged as the key disrupting factor which necessitated staff shortage management. In the long term, e-tailers can adapt to prevent reverse worker migration and modify their hiring and training processes.Research limitations/implicationsThis study synthesizes knowledge on workforce-related adaptation by e-tailers and offers considerable potential for future research as well as the development of case studies and consulting services for the industry. Two research propositions are offered that can guide hypothesis generation and further studies can be conducted in sectors other than retail also.Practical implicationsThis study puts forward propositions based on theoretical dimensions for managers adapting to workforce-related problems during SDCC. The pandemic has led to vast unemployment and the shutting down of a number of businesses across the globe due to economic downfall. Hence, this study has economic and social implications.Originality/valueThis study is unique as it is one of the few that delves into e-tailers' workforce- related adaptation as SDCC evolves and contributes to a body of literature which is scarce.
Business And Economics--Management; Pandemic; Social distancing causing crises; Grounded theory; Online retailers; Workforce adaptation; Migrant workers; Hiring processes; Workforce planning; Social distancing; Hiring; Migration; Employees; Pandemics; Labor shortages; Workforce; Adaptation; Retail stores; Recruitment; Electronic commerce; COVID-19; India; 45411:Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
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ProQuest Central
Tipo de estudio:
Investigación cualitativa
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Development and Learning in Organizations
Año:
2023
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