Impact of COVID-19 on Employee Motivation: A Research Report

This report explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employee motivation, focusing on a case study involving the implementation of flexible working hours. The research, conducted through surveys and interviews, identifies key factors influencing employee motivation and presents findings on the effectiveness of different strategies. The report highlights the importance of a supportive work environment, the use of motivational strategies, and the recognition of employee contributions. Recommendations include fostering a positive corporate culture, developing a modern work environment, and implementing strategies for team building and collaboration. The report concludes with a discussion of the impact of flexible working hours on employee satisfaction and overall performance, offering valuable insights for organizations seeking to improve employee engagement and productivity.

RESEARCH PROJECT

AIM AND OBJECTIVES
 Aim-
 The aim of the study is to identify the impact of covid-19 on employees'
motivation in Rosewood Hotel.
 Research Objectives
 To understand the concept of flexible working hours.
 To analyse different factor that influence employee motivations during covid-19.
 To evaluate the relationship between flexible working hours and employee
motivation.
 To recommended best strategy for which employee motivation during flexible
working hours.

REARCH METHODLOGY
Particulars
Research type For the present study both methods i.e. qualitative and quantitative methods has been used in the study
Research approach There are two main methods of the research approach i.e. inductive and deductive that is used by the scholar in their
research.
Data collection and sampling There are two types of data collection methods such as primary and secondary has been adopted by the scholar by
conducting questionnaire (secondary source) and interview(primary source).
For questionnaire , 20 samples of the employees of Rosewood hotel has been taken for the study
Data analysis For the present study only thematic data analysis has been adopted by the scholar.
Reliability and validity For the present research, the data has been collected from the reliable sources in order to improve the creditability .Apart
from this it has also helped the research as focused on the copyright protected sources.
Ethical consideration In order to fulfil the ethical consideration aspect of the research , consent form has been signed by the selected participant
for the survey.
Research limitation Research limitation for the research study is unavailability of the resources and time limitation.

DATA ANALAYSIS
 Theme 1: Majority of employees are working
long with company
Theme 2: Employee motivation strategy used by
company during pandemic

CONTINUE…
 Theme 3: Employee motivation
strategy is effectively work for
employee
Theme 4 Employees are satisfied with flexible
working hours’ strategy used by company for
employee motivation

CONTINUE…
 Theme 5: Employees are feel
motivated by flexible working
hours’ strategy during pandemic
Theme 6: Factors which influence
employee motivation during covid-19

CONTINUE…
 Theme 7: Majority of employees
know about using flexible working
hours that improve employee
motivation
Theme 8 Majority of employees
know relationship between flexible
working hours and employee
motivation

RECOMMENDATION
 It has been recommended that organization should work on improving the
corporate and team culture in order to focus on improving productivity of company.
 Develop modern work environment is suggested in order to use critical motivational
strategies, during flexible working hours every employee are expecting to get office
should be pleasured to work where they comfortable while eat lunch, work chill etc.
 This is also recommended that on the employee’s portal it is necessary to praise
employee in front of other, so they feel motivated and improve their performance in
order to better collaborate with teams and colleagues. This is a better way to
engaging with each other in order focus more on developing team building and
engaging with their work.

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