Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Adapting Employee Engagement Strategies Amid Crisis: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic Subject The topic of the resource Crisis; Employee Engagement; Employer Perspective; The Pandemic Description An account of the resource Crises are unpredictable events that have the potential to strike at any moment, causing significant disruptions to work, daily routines, and the normal course of life. The COVID-19 Pandemic served as a facilitator for transformative changes in the way we work, shifting to an era of remote and flexible work arrangements across industries. This crisis underlined the importance of employee engagement and organizational culture-building in navigating unforeseen situations. As organizations prepare for the future, it becomes crucial to anticipate and adapt to potential crises that may arise. The effect of the pandemic varied from industry to industry. When the technology industry worked towards creating a virtual workspace, the production industry strived to continue production without disruption. However, irrespective of the industry, HR teams across the board were dedicated to identifying and addressing the challenges posed by the crisis. They have worked tirelessly to ensure employee engagement remains a priority. This qualitative study explores the challenges encountered by HR teams during the pandemic and explores the strategies and policies they adopted to foster employee engagement. The data was collected through an in-depth interview with 39 HR Practitioners from different industries. The significant challenges included the need to cultivate a sense of community, navigate muddled up HR processes, sustain productivity amid disruptions, and prioritize employee wellness. To provide a comprehensive analysis, this study examined industry-specific approaches, employing within-case analysis to understand key strategies in communication, rewards and recognition, employee benefits, wellness initiatives, and fostering an enjoyable virtual workplace. This study offers a forward-looking perspective and serves as a guide for organizations aiming to thrive in times of uncertainty, ensuring that employee engagement remains a strategic priority regardless of the crisis at hand. 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George S.; Thomas P. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10672-023-09484-z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/s10672-023-09484-z</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85178918189&amp;doi=10.1007%2Fs10672-023-09484-z&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=df07e7c4a0688d7106be733087a34ba0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85178918189&amp;doi=10.1007%2fs10672-023-09484-z&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=df07e7c4a0688d7106be733087a34ba0</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 8927545 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant George S., Department of Sociology and Social Work, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Thomas P., Department of Sociology and Social Work, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Hosur Road, Karnataka, Bangalore, India