BTEC HND Research Project: COVID-19 Impact on HR Policies at Hilton

This research project investigates the impact of COVID-19 on HR policies, focusing on the Hilton Hotel. The study examines the challenges faced by HR departments, including changes in training, recruitment, and workplace safety measures. The methodology includes a qualitative approach, using primary and secondary data collection methods with a sample of 50 HR employees. The findings reveal significant impacts on various aspects of HR decision-making, such as employee training, recruitment, and corporate governance. The report concludes with recommendations for Hilton to mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of providing a safe workplace and relevant employee training programs. The research also highlights the need for adapting HR policies to address new employee health concerns, including mental health considerations. The study underscores the importance of adaptability and proactive measures in navigating the evolving landscape of HR management during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

RESEARCH PROJECT

TABLE OF CONTENT
 INTORDUCTION
 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
 LITERATURE REVIEW
 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
 DATA INTERPRETATION
 CONCLUSION
 RECOMMENDATIONS
 REFERENCES

INTRODUCTION
 COVID 19, a disease which has eventually stooped whole world and impacted the world very
drastically in the recent time.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
AIM
To investigate the issue face by HR policies with regards to COVID-19 . A study based on Hilton Hotel.
Objective
 To understand different HR policies of Hilton.
 To examine different challenges face by HR while dealing with COVID- 19
 To ascertain the impact of COVID- 19 upon HR policies with regards to training and recruitment.
 To recommend the best way precautionary measure which can be adopted by Hilton to reduce impact of
COVID-19.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Type of methodology Methodology used
Research type Qualitative research type
Research approach Inductive approach
Research philosophy Interpretivism philosophy
Data collection Primary and secondary methods
Sampling 50 HR employee
Data analysis Thematic data analysis

Theme 1: Familiar with different HR policies
of company
Particular
Number of
Respondent Percentage of Respondent
Yes 42 84
No 8 16
Total 50 100

Theme 2: Different challenges which may
be brought by COVID 19 on HR decision
Particular
Number of
Respondent
Percentage of
Respondent
Training of hygiene and social
distancing 19 38
Recruiting more healthier employee 27 54
Timing schedule of all the employee 3 6
All of above 1 2
Total 50 100

Theme 3: hygiene factor will stand tall for the
employee in selecting the employer
Particular
Number of
Respondent
Percentage of
Respondent
Yes 41 82
No 9 18
Total 50 100

Theme 4: Impact will be brought on HR
decision making in term of training of employee
or recruitment due to COVID 19
Particular
Number of
Respondent
Percentage of
Respondent
Yes 43 86
No 7 14
Total 50 100

Theme 5: All of the above is the major impact
over the implementation of the corporate
governance within the company.
Particular
Number of
Respondent
Percentage of
Respondent
Recruit more multidimensional
employee 34 68
Impact on training policy of the
company 6 12
Impact on maintaining workplace
policy 8 16
All of above 2 4
Total 50 100

Theme 6:different aspect of employee health
which employer has to consider in their
training program
Particular Number of Respondent Percentage of Respondent
Mental Health 35 70
Physical health 7 14
Both A and B 8 16
Total 50 100

Theme 7: Yes, there are certain challenges and
difficulties faced by the company in managing
the corporate governance.
Particular
Number of
Respondent
Percentage of
Respondent
Maintaining Social distancing at
workplace 2 4
Installation of different
precautionary object 1 2
Both of above 47 94
Total 50 100