Academic Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Work and Career Development

This report investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individual work and career development, utilizing primary research methods such as interviews and questionnaires. The introduction highlights the pandemic's global impact on careers, including job losses and societal implications, emphasizing the need for research to identify gaps between market demands and individual work methods. The main body details the primary research approach, explaining the use of interviews and questionnaires to gather data from respondents. The interview section presents a series of questions and answers from a manager, revealing the challenges faced, including remote working adaptations, employee support, and business sector impacts. The questionnaire section presents a series of questions to understand employee perspectives. The findings from both methods indicate significant changes in work environments, the challenges of remote work, and the need for effective communication and collaboration. The conclusion summarizes the key findings and their implications, reinforcing the pandemic's profound effect on the business sector and the importance of adapting to new work models. The report also includes references to support the research and findings.

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Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
Investigate about impact of Covid-19 on individual work with use of primary research
methods...................................................................................................................................3
Interview and questionnaire on "The Impact of Covid-19 in Work and Career
Development"...................................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION.............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic formulate a career shock for various individuals at
local and international level. Approximately 3.5 million individuals among all over the world
face career related issue and challenges such as lock-down policy, societal implications etc.
reduce number of trade activities due to which various individuals lost their job. Research report
is recognised as a formal or well-crafted document which outline the processes, findings, data
and information in a systematic investigate manner to generate meaningful conclusion from
research or collected information (Träff and Östergren, 2021). The impact of covid 19 In the
prospective of united kingdom it has caused more than 1221 deaths. Government of UK
announced a nation lock down, people are unable to go outside and not to leave their homes
unless for essential needs. This is an important document and it serve as a first-hand account of
research process that typically considered as an objective and accurate source of information.
Moreover, this report highlights on impact of Covid-19 on work and career development of an
individual. Primary research for investigate about impact of Coronavirus on individual career
will also included in this report. The major rationale to conduct the research on topic of Covid-
19 and it's impact on career of an individual is to identify the gap between current requirements
of market and individual work methods (Garcia-Melgar, East and Meyers, 2021).
MAIN BODY
Investigate about impact of Covid-19 on individual work with use of primary research methods
The term primary research is explained as a methodology which is used by the researcher
for collection of all data or information in a direct manner. The main motive of primary research
is to identify the alternatives for resolving a specific problem. In the present scenario, technology
perform an important role and this is used for collection of meaningful data in an appropriate
manner. Organisation or an investigator require valid data and information for formulation of
informed decisions. Interview and questionnaire are two most specific methods which is used for
completing all task in a relevant manner (Waters and et. al. 2021). Investigator utilise a large
variety of methods to analyse all information through conducting survey, interview and
observations. It also consider all collection data is used to perform research project with new or
current information.

Interview- This is explained as a data-collection approach and it is identify as a
convenient way of collecting information from a particular individual or group of person. On the
other side, researcher utilise the interview method to collect information for gathering and
analysing expert opinion related with a particular area of study. For this research, investigator
conduct interview to analyse the impact of Covid-19 on individual career and work methods.
There are three different respondents is selected for conducting the interview in order to identify
gap related with their career and current pandemic conditions(Hawkins, Goddard and Favero,
2021).
Questionnaire- This is explained as a research instrument that consists a different
series of questions and the main purpose of a questionnaire is to gather information from
respondents. In simple terms, questionnaire is explained as a kind of written interview which is
carried through face to face, computer, telephone and email methods. On the other prospective it
consider as research instrument, a series of question for the purpose of gathering data from
respondents (Hanafi, Febriana and Zakir, 2021). Basically it involve the set of standardize
questions, often called items, that looking forward acquiring a fixed scheme in the context to
collect particular data about one and more than one particular topics. However at a sometime
questionnaires are confused with interviews. It assist to to determine appropriate feedback and
helps to find customer priority.
Research sample size: it covers the number of participants or observation included in a
theory. This number is usually represented by the size of a sample influences two statistical
properties. It is used for market research for defining the number of subjects involve in a sample
size. In research sample size it use the calculation method along with the formulas for taking the
sample size implies, first of all choose a efficient benchmark for the measures to be made depend
on the outcomes that given by the qualitative research to be performed. It can monitor the
measurement of variables and take specific indicators that express their evolution. So that
researcher can follow the determination of the frequency of visiting the group in question, in the
specialized literature, so choice of this alternative is designated under the concept of sampling in
relation of variables investigated (Alazzeh and Hassan, 2021). It may be aimed evaluating the
particular attributes of the investigation marketing phenomenon. For instance the researcher may
pursue the identification of customers priority of the interior arrangement of a commercial unit.
It involve the evaluating perception for a set of representative attributes for the interior design, in

the valuable literature, the choice of this alternative is designated under the concept of sampling
along with the investigation characteristics. It include the several process such as, defining the
population, involve the sampling size frame, involving sampling size method, establishing the
modalities of selection of the sample size units. It covers the appropriate unit of the sample size,
conducting field activity.
Application of data collection: It is defined as, the process of collecting, measuring and
analysing accurate insights for research utilizing appropriate validated techniques. In most of the
scenario, data collection is the primary and the most essential step for research, in the context of
the field of research (Westerveld, Paynter and Adams, 2021). It also enables a person or a
company to give the answer relevant question and also evaluate results and make predictions
about upcoming probabilities and trends. The main work of this term is collect actual data and it
is essential to maintaining the integrity of research, developing informed business decisions and
assuring quality assurance.
Interview:
Interview and questionnaire on "The Impact of Covid-19 in Work and Career Development".
Q1. Researcher: Hi! How are you doing?
Manager: I am good. Thanks for asking
Q2. Researcher: The year 2020, has been a very drastic year as well as dramatic. What did you
felt about this major pandemic?
Manager: Yes its absolutely true. This year was too drastic for each one of us. Everyone
individual, organisations faced lot of problems.
Q3. Researcher: Do you think this COVID-19 pandemic will affect business sector for longer
period?
Manager: According to me, pandemic will change whole business sector. Especially the
most affected sector will be retail industry. Though all businesses are trying their best to
achieve their targets but due to the major pandemic which has affected our societies is
stopping them.
Q4. Researcher: As everything is now changed to remote working so have you ever worked
remotely? If so, What changes did you adopted while doing work from home?
Manager: Yes, I have been working remotely because as per present situation it is not
possible to work at the location. So, many changes took place. While doing work from home

use to sit at that specific place which was free from all kind of distractions and with the help
of this everything was been done on timely basis.
Q5. Researcher: Due to the pandemic you would have faced many challenges. So, what kind of
problems did you faced personally?
Manager: Yes, on personal basis I faced many challenges. As a manager it was very important
for me to tackle all employee issues and their wellbeing. There is lot of difference between
doing work at office and doing remote working. So, with respect to this I need to assure at
each point of time that no kind of conflicts get arise and constant communication takes place
in the phase of remote working also.
Q6. Researcher: How did you handle the stress of COVID-19 pandemic?
Manager: Everyone knows that this pandemic was really a negative situation for everyone
but it is also important to tackle such difficult situation also in efficient way. So, as a
manager I also had the responsibility to handle overall stress that my organisation is facing.
I took this stress also as an opportunity and involved all other employees to support and
effectively handle this pandemic.
Q7. Researcher: In the phase of social distancing and remote working what practices and
methods did you used to support employees and ensure collaboration within each
individual?
Manager: There were various resources been used during the phase of remote working and
at the same point of time following social distancing. The method of group video calls were
been chosen as it was the most efficient way to implement collaboration within the
organisation. In the phase of doing remote working it became necessary to implement such
strategies. Each employee needed some kind of support so while doing remote working also
I communicated with them on daily basis through which they also felt happy.
Q8. Researcher: What did you learned during this pandemic?
Manager: It was a very difficult situation for me to tackle each employee, business concerns
and many more. I learned that effective level of communication is very much necessary in
order to handle such difficult situation. As a manger I had many roles and responsibilities so
with respect to this I learned to create better value for everyone.

Findings: From the above interview it has been analysed that businesses faced many kind of
challenges during the phase of COVID pandemic. It became important for everyone to tackle
such situations. Due to social distancing complete change took from working at office to
applying remote working (Zhao and et. al.2021). It was beneficial for company as well as
challenging too because every employee was not comfortable do work with the help of video
calls, zoom meetings and so on. It was beneficial for company as well as challenging too
because every employee was not comfortable do work with the help of video calls, zoom
meetings and so on. It was evaluated that due to COVID pandemic many negative situations got
arise. It became very much essential to tackle all such areas. It created huge impact on business
especially the retail sector. There was lot of stress and depression that occurred due to which
both employees as well as managers were not able to handle such situations. It has been learned
that as per present situation effective collaboration and communication is necessary because
through this way only remote working would be successful.
Questionnaire:
1. Do you feel connected to your workplace?
a. Yes
b. No
2. Is your job and work is affected due to coronavirus pandemic?
a. Yes
b. No
3. Is your company is helping you towards your career building?
a. Yes
b. No
4. What were the problems faced by you during coronavirus pandemic?
a. Lack of job opportunities
b. Lack of guidance in work
5. Is your job got hampered because of coronavirus pandemic?
a. Yes
b. No
6. Are you getting new job opportunities after coronavirus pandemic?
a. Yes

b. No
7. Is your work as well as career development is got affected because of coronavirus
pandemic?
a. Yes
b. No
8. Is your work as well as career development is enhanced in working in corporate markets
after pandemic?
a. Yes
b. No
Findings and interpretation:
1. Do you feel connected to your workplace? Frequency
a. Yes 4
b. No 1
Interpretation: From this it has been evaluated that 4 respondents out of 5 feels connected
towards their workplace in business companies where is one of respondent feels that he/she is
not connected with work place in business in coronavirus pandemic. As result it has analysed
that most of employees as well as workers feels comfortable and relax in their work
surroundings.
2. Is your job and work is affected due to coronavirus pandemic? Frequency

a. Yes 3
b. No 2
Interpretation: From this theme it has been evaluated that three respondents out of 5 thinks that
their job and work is getting affected due to coronavirus pandemic whereas 2 of respondents
feels that they have their proper job and their work and career is not affected in higher terms
(Totskaya, 2021). As result because of pandemic disease work and job opportunities are highly
affected.
3. Is your company is helping you towards your career building? Frequency
a. Yes 4
b. No 1
Interpretation: From this theme it has been evaluated that for respondents from five thoughts
that their company is helping them towards their career building and work development whereas
one of the respondent feels that their career is not developing because of coronavirus pandemic.
As result it has analysed that they are getting development in enhancing their career and work in
business world.

4. What were the problems faced by you during coronavirus
pandemic?
Frequency
a. Lack of job opportunities 4
b. Lack of guidance in work 1
Interpretation: From this theme it has been analysed that four of respondents were facing
problem during coronavirus pandemic which is lack of job opportunities where as one of
respondents feels problem of lack of guidance in performing their work and job role. As due to
pandemic issues employees as well as workers face that there were lack of job opportunities and
they face problem of unemployment incorporate markets.

5. Is your job got hampered because of coronavirus pandemic? Frequency
a. Yes 3
b. No 2
Interpretation: From the above team it has been analysed that three respondents from 5 thinks
that their job is getting hampered due to coronavirus pandemic and their work and career
development is affecting where as two of respondents feels that their work and job roles are not
getting affected due to Corona virus pandemic. As result it has been analysed that there work as
well as job roles are getting affected due to coronavirus diseases.
6. Are you getting new job opportunities after coronavirus
pandemic?
Frequency
a. Yes 2
b. No 3
Interpretation: From above team it has been analysed that 2 of respondents feels that they are
getting new job opportunities after coronavirus pandemic in corporate markets while three of
respondents out of five feels that they are not getting good job opportunities after pandemic job
market is affected badly.

7. Is your work as well as career development is got affected
because of coronavirus pandemic?
Frequency
a. Yes 4
b. No 1
Interpretation: From this question it has been analysed that correspondence field that their
work as well as career development is got affected due to pandemic where as one of respondents
feels that their work is not getting affected due to coronavirus pandemic. As result work and
career development is negatively affected because of pandemic issues in corporate markets.
8. Is your work as well as career development is enhanced in
working in corporate markets after pandemic?
Frequency