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The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the needs and expectations of employees in multinational companies in Sibiu. Employee needs, which are a relevant factor in their attitudes and a determinant of motivation, influence the performance and success of organizations (Rivas & Perero, 2018). Additionally, employee expectations towards the workplace represent an important aspect in understanding how they adapt to the new challenges imposed by the pandemic (Spacey, 2018). The study was conducted on a sample of 54 employees from multinational companies in Sibiu and aimed to identify changes in their needs, including job security, work-life balance programs, personal development opportunities, psychological counseling, and expectations related to the control of workspace and time. The results indicate that employees whose well-being was affected during the pandemic have a greater need for psychological development programs and counseling. The study also revealed a significant relationship between family status and the need for control over workspace and time, highlighting the importance of a personalized approach in post-pandemic human resource management. These findings emphasize the need to adapt organizational policies to address to the new realities (needs and expectations) of employees.
| Presenting author | Bianca Mădălina Popa is an Assistant Lecturer at "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu and a PhD candidate at the Romanian Academy. Her academic interests include social cohesion, identity, social change, and work-life balance. |
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