Virtual Management and the New Normal: New Perspectives on HRM and Leadership since the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted Human Resource Management and leadership, highlighting the importance of remote leadership, organizational practices, sustainability, digitalization, and strategic processes. This book provides valuable insights for academics, students, and practitioners in these fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 439 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Human Resource Management (HRM) and leadership practices. Organizations have been forced to adapt quickly to new challenges, such as remote work and virtual communication, while also dealing with the economic and social consequences of the crisis. This book examines the effects of the pandemic on HRM and leadership, explores the lessons learned from these experiences, and provides insights into how organizations can adapt and thrive in the "New Normal."

The editors of this book have compiled a wealth of new knowledge on remote leadership and organizational practices. They have compared the findings of pre-COVID-19 studies to the experiences gained during the pandemic and identified key discussion themes. These themes include the role of distance in leadership, the impact of organizations and HR on remote work, the sustainability aspects involved, the innovations and knowledge development achieved, the role of digitalization and new requirements for management post-COVID-19.

The book concludes by investigating the strategic processes and factors that will influence the "New Normal." It provides valuable insights for academics, students, and practitioners in the fields of Management, Leadership, HRM, Sustainability, Change Management, and Crisis Management.

In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented organizations with unprecedented challenges, but it has also provided an opportunity to learn and adapt. This book offers valuable insights into the effects of the pandemic on HRM and leadership, and provides practical strategies for organizations to navigate the "New Normal." It will be of great interest to academics, students, and practitioners in the fields of Management, Leadership, HRM, Sustainability, Change Management, and Crisis Management.

Weight: 739g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031068126
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023