Pandemic Disruption and the Challenges of Managing Workforce

Authors

  • Alfred J. M. Edema
  • James Obriku Otiwa
  • Augustine Ele

Keywords:

Coronavirus pandemic, disruption, workforce management, technology

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in workplaces. The traditional tasks and techniques are giving way for emerging, creative and innovative ones with consequences for the workforce and the organization.  How these alterations are challenging the management of the workforce and how organizations are dealing with the emerging issues is the focus of this research.  The study is a theoretical review aimed at shedding light on the problems of coronavirus pandemic on the management of workforce.  Data were sourced from learned journals and analysed qualitatively.  Despite ambiguity surrounding performance of organizations, post-COVID-19 era is projected to witness increased adoption of disruptive technologies and corresponding acceptance of digital work models.  The difficulties being experienced now in managing workforce will likely continue unabated until organizations fully integrate digitization of work processes.  The workforce will be streamlined and additional set of skills will be required to manage them.  Therefore, organizations are expected to invest in technology of the future and reskill themselves for the tasks of managing future workforce.

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Published

31-03-2022

How to Cite

Edema, A. J. M., Otiwa, J. O., & Ele, A. (2022). Pandemic Disruption and the Challenges of Managing Workforce. Nigerian Academy of Management Journal, 17(1), 46–52. Retrieved from http://namj.tamn-ng.org/index.php/home/article/view/165