Impact of Covid-19 on Employment in Various Industries

Abstract:

The Covid-19 coronavirus is a new virus. Although there are no specific vaccines or treatments available now, medication and vaccine research are underway. Impact of Covid-19 on employment in various industries, e.g.: media and culture sector, public service, public emergency services, automotive, textile, clothing, civilization, health sector, education, shipping, fishing, tourism, agriculture, food security, etc. in various ways. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people are forced to do ‘Work from home’. Covid-19 has forced almost all employees of all sectors to work from home for the first time. As employees are experimenting with new environments, this paper attempts to find out the experience of the employees in working from home when compared to working in the office. The study found that willingness to work from home is entirely dependent and the presence of their children at home, comfortable space at home, quiet environment at home, and good Internet connectivity. Many people’s opinion is that even if they are ready to work from home they dislike working from home.

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic in India is spread all over the world causing an economic collapse in almost all countries. It is caused by severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In India, the first case of Covid-19 was reported on 30th January. India currently is at the highest peak still it has 3rd highest number in the world but it seems that India will come on second no. in the coming few days. Covid-19 (coronavirus) is a new virus although there are no specific vaccines or treatments available now, medication and vaccine research are underway.

The symptoms of covid-19 include fever, cough, shortness or breath, or digestion issues. But it is important to know that most people with Covid-19 will fully recover. People who are most at risk for severe illness are those who have health conditions including a) chronic lung diseases b) heart diseases c) diabetes d) cancer e) a weakened immune system.

The impact of Covid-19 on employment in various. Though each people take care of himself by a) Staying home as much as possible, and keeping six feet away from other people. b) Cover nose and mouth with a face covering when going out. C) Wash hands often using sanitizer. d) Not to touch own face.

Objectives of the Study

The main aim of studying the impact of Covid-19 on employment in various industries is loss of employment, considered the most severe immediate impact of the Covid-19 crisis. The online survey was conducted in the last week of May.

1. Covid-19 is stimulating the economy and employment.
2. Covid-19 causes devastating losses in working hours and employment.
3. Large reductions are forced in the Arab states (8.1 percent) equivalent to 5 million full-time workers.
4. Huge losses are expected across different income groups but especially in upper-middle-income countries.
5. The eventual increase in global unemployment during 2020 will depend substantially on future developments and policy measures.
6. The large scale, integrated policy measures are needed, focusing on 4 pillars- supporting enterprises, employment and incomes, stimulating the economy, jobs protecting workers in the workplace, and using social dialogue between government, workers, and employees to find solutions, the study says.

Significance of the Study

The impact of Covid-19 as per ILO as specific social and economic sectors and industries are found in sectorial type. The ILO constituents at the national, sectorial, regional, and global levels, as well as an international organization and other partners, give advance decent work for women and men in specific social and economic sectors. The impact of Covid-19 on employment in various industries are:

Research Methodology

For the purpose of the study, the researcher has used secondary sources of data collection, mainly from published papers from journals, newspaper articles, ILO publications, and Government of India (GoI) reports.

Impact of Covid-19 on Employment in various Industries

COVID-19 and the Public Service: All public servants play the role of saying hesitate the spread and recovery from the pandemic. This is true regardless of their occupation, whether in police or correctional officers, whether in the administration of the state like the tax collector, implementing economic and social policies like labor inspector, provide services to the community like waste collectors, or social workers. The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrates the important of disaster preparedness and the private sector. People cannot manage a loan.

Automotive Industry of COVID-19: Automotive industry has been hit by a triple way- factory closures, supply chain, disruption, and a collapse in demand. In time manufacturing process propagated the impact across the globe. Enterprises both small and medium are among those hardest hit and millions of jobs are at risk. Automakers have ideas to kick-start the global economy. Not only by producing life-saving ventilators and face masks and targeted support and are key to lasting recovery to building back better with good decent work for more men and women.

Impact of COVID-19 on Agriculture and Food Security: Many agricultural workers are unable to lift themselves out of poverty and food insecurity. As the covid-19 pandemic spreads the continued functioning of food supply chains is crucial in preventing a food crisis and reducing the negative impact on the global economy. A nice policy is required to support Agricultural businesses and the working condition of agricultural workers and their livelihoods.

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COVID-19 and the Tourism Sector: Covid-19 dramatically changed tourism which is a major driver of jobs and growth. Coordinated policy efforts and particular large scale both at national and international levels are needed in consultation with government, employees, and workers' representatives, taking into consideration relevant ILO (International Labour Standards).

COVID-19 and Media and Culture Sector: The impact of Covid-19 on the media and cultural sector, by unemployment and closed productions. It sees how the diversity of the sector in terms of contract types and occupations creates challenges in taking social protection, safety, and healthy and economic relief programs.

Effects of COVID-19 on Public Emergency Services: Public sector workers who perform frontline duties in confronting the Covid-19 crisis in the name of the state, are always described in status as essential services. The government has taken measures to support their work and ILO principles and tools and include international labor standards that protect them.

Civilization and COVID-19: A combination of flight cancellations and restrictions has almost stopped international travel due to the curb and spread of Covid-19. The effect of the pandemic on employment has been immediate and significant. The cost reduction strategies include a wide range of policies that will have an impact on employment and work in the civil aviation sector.

COVID-19 Effects on Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear Industries: The worker's liability in the textiles, clothing, and leather and footwear industries is unrevealing, they are told to stay at home. The cancellation of orders has hit thousands of firms and millions of workers. We need to take joint action across the industry's supply chains. The ILO always supports governments in protecting the health and well-being of workers and businesses in the textiles, clothing, and leather industries.

Effect of COVID-19 on the Education Sector: Most teachers have to adopt universal distance education as nearly 95 % of all learners have a phase school closures. Most teachers and their organizations have embarrassed this challenge although in many developing countries teachers lack the skills and the equipment to provide distance education effectively. The safety of learners and teachers should be paramount social distancing of learners is important in this pandemic.

Effect of COVID-19 on Shipping and Fishing: Shipping caries most of the world's trade, and fishing provides essential food. Seafarers on cruise ships that have often been banned from entering the port are particularly hard hit. The ILO is working to protect these key maritime workers.

Effect of COVID-19 on the Health Sector: Covid-19 is already drawing the attention of the overburdened public health systems in many countries and also facing challenges in recruiting, deploying, retaining, and protecting sufficient and motivated workers. It shows that the strong need for sustainable investments in health systems includes a health workforce, decent equipment, and occupational safety. It is essential for health emergencies to build a resilient health system for building a future.

Findings of the Study

1. Job loss most severe immediate impact of Covid-19.
2. Airlines and airports look at negative Covid-19 test remedies to collapsing sectors.
3. Covid impacts RBI to tighten oversight and initiate actions if necessary.
4. The coronavirus outbreak may push a digital payment up to 37 % to ₹ 406 lakh crore by FY22.
5. Coronavirus impact on the healthcare sector, and the auto sector, and it affects the retail sector.

Conclusion

Impact of Covid-19 on employment in various industries – job loss most severe immediate impact of Covid-19. Coronavirus impact on the healthcare sector, and the auto sector, and it affects the retail sector. 1 lakh youth lost jobs in India due to the Covid-19 pandemic ILO-ADB Report. IT growth has also slowed down. Consumer goods sales go off track due to localized lockdown in the country, it affects routine health services across India. UNCTAD- estimates the economic impact of Covid-19 as $ trillion.

Reference

From the following newspapers, journals, and internet websites:-

www.researchgate.net -(PDF) work from home during Covid-19 employees, Wikipedia - Covid-19 pandemic in India, Covid-19 Pandemic in Asia, Survey report, https://economictimes.indiatimes.com – Job loss most severe immediate impact of COVID-19, www.ilo.org - Sectorial impact, response sand recommendations, www.financierworldwide.com - the Covid catastrophe: labour and unemployment, www.ilo.org - Covid-19 and civil aviation ILO.