The human and business elements post-Covid-19

I have seen the human resources (HR) profession and its related functions progress in the past two decades from managing administrative personnel to being a stakeholder that mirrors changes in the business. Over the past two months, however, HR’s leadership and influence have been put to the test in response to the disruption caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

The lives of many have drastically changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a report from the International Labor Organization, an estimated 2.7 billion people have been affected by quarantine and stay-at-home measures. Consequently, this has created the world’s most significant modification in our social patterns, work practices and business conduct.