The recent pandemic (Covid-19) has had a major impact on businesses around the world. Explain in what ways the differing characteristics of workers have been affected by the pandemic and the implications this might have for their work and careers. What recommendations would you give to organisations on how they should respond to these issues to ensure they provide ongoing and future support for these workers?

Justify your answer with reference to recent academic and professional literature.

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You are to consider the impact of Covid-19 on working practices from the perspective of both employees and employers.

Think about how the workplace has changed for employees since the outbreak of Covid-19 and discuss how this might differ for different types of employees. What organisational practices should be taken to address these changes and why?