Several tech companies had undertaken a hiring spree during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, with the pandemic’s continued impact on the economy, these same companies are now being forced to make tough decisions about their workforce, resulting in layoffs. While layoffs can be an extremely painful and difficult process (for both the employer and the employee), it is important that these …
MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19 : THE HR MANTLE
COVID-19 pandemic has confined millions of people across the globe to their homes and has posed a very strange situation for workplaces. In these tumultuous times, when normal life has been disrupted, the internet, as always, has come to our rescue. A recent article published by Google titled “What is India Searching for? Insights for Brands” analyses the most …
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented situation which has led to struggles in the various domains- personal, social, economic, and political. The psychological aftermath of these changes can be predicted to be huge, and impacting several of us. In many cases, a resolution of these issues would require professional mental health assistance. However, numerous persons in psychological distress may …
PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF COVD-19 PANDEMIC
COVID-19 pandemic, though is biological in nature, has already left a long trail of social issues which in turn has let to lot of psychological problems. To begin with, in the absence of medical vaccine so far, we are left with no other choice than the social vaccine – Home Quarantine, Lockdowns and Social Distancing. The social measures taken …