Τhe role of Human Resources during a crisis: the role of teleworking and other information systems

Abstract

The present study aims to develop the role of Human Resource Management (ΗRM) during a period of crisis, highlighting the contribution of teleworking-telecommuting as a new working reality. The importance of technology with the use of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) is supported as shown by its contribution into the HRM functions and the implementation of advanced HR technology tools. The interpretation of crisis has been examined as the present global situation of the Covid-19 pandemic drives the world of work in unknown paths. In turn, this links to the transformation of organizations to a more technology-based activity. Throughout the literature review, the implications of the pandemic to the workplace have been analyzed through the development of HRIS and teleworking in offering an extraordinary working field in the future, while the concept of leadership in crisis period is presented as another solution.