Role of Workplace Transformation in Overcoming Covid-19 Challenges: A Study on Waitrose

Research project
(To identify the role of workplace transformation in
overcoming the problem faced by the organisation during
Covid- 19 pandemic)
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Research aim................................................................................................................................3
Research objective.......................................................................................................................3
Research question........................................................................................................................3
Research rational.........................................................................................................................4
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................5
What is the Concept of workplace transformation within the organisation?...............................5
What are the challenges faced by Waitrose due to absence of workplace transformation during
Covid 19?.....................................................................................................................................5
What is the role of workplace transformation in mitigating the challenges faced during Covid
19 pandemic for Waitrose?..........................................................................................................6
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................7
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION.............................................................................9
Data presentation.........................................................................................................................9
Data interpretation.....................................................................................................................10
REFLECTION AND RECOMMENDATION FOR ALTERNATIVE METHODOLOGY........16
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................16
RECOMMENDATION.................................................................................................................17
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................18
APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................19
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INTRODUCTION
Workplace transformation is a concept of rethinking a flexible workspace in order to
accommodate various works, workers and technology. With the constant change in the work,
workplace transformation is being evolving at fast rate in order to support the changes. During
the hit of the Covid 19 pandemic workplace transformation has played a significant role to
overcome from the problem of working in effective and efficient manner. Workplace
transformation is all about improving the skills, tools and abilities so that organisation and
employees can be developed in effective manner (Selimović, Pilav-Velić and Krndžija, 2021).
Transformation of the workspace helps in combining various elements all together in order to
take different initiative for smooth working during any crisis. For conducting this research, the
chosen organisation is Waitrose. Waitrose is a British supermarket brand which was founded in
1904. The supermarket was founded by Wallace Waite, Arthur Rose and David Taylor. The
headquarter of the brand is situated in London, United Kingdom. Waitrose operate their business
in United Kingdom and Channel Islands. They also export their product in more than 52
countries and mostly in Middle East. The current research project is based on the role of
workplace transformation in overcoming from the problem faced by Waitrose during Covid 19
pandemic (Peikes and et. al, 2019).
Research aim
To identify the role of workplace transformation in overcoming the problem faced by the
organisation during Covid- 19 pandemic: A study on Waitrose.
Research objective
 To understand the Concept of workplace transformation within the organisation.
 To examine the challenges faced by Waitrose due to absence of workplace transformation
during Covid 19.
 To investigate the role of workplace transformation in mitigating the challenges faced
during Covid 19 pandemic for Waitrose.
Research question
 What is the Concept of workplace transformation within the organisation?
 What are the challenges faced by Waitrose due to absence of workplace transformation
during Covid 19?
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 What is the role of workplace transformation in mitigating the challenges faced during
Covid 19 pandemic for Waitrose?
Research rational
The main purpose for conducting the current research is to gain a detailed understanding
about the role of workplace transformation for improving organisational performance during the
pandemic Covid 19. This report also highlights the different challenges that are faced by the
organisation in the absence of workplace transformation. The current research topic is of great
interest for me as it will help in attaining two vital objectives that are personal and professional.
In respect of personal objective, the present investigation will enhance my knowledge about
different methods use for completing research report in systematic and accurate manner. This
report will also help me in identifying various challenges faced by employee so that I can easily
deal with the situation in real life. On the other hand, in respect to professional objective, I will
learn about the importance of workplace transformation in an organisation. This will help me
when I will be working in a cooperative sector so that my professional career can be developed
effectively. Thus, the present research is quite vital for me as it fulfils personal and professional
objective (Poustchi and et. al, 2018).
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