Adherence to COVID-19 Protocols and Employee Morale

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Auteurs principaux: Kelly, Máirín, Portuondo, Natalia
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author Kelly, Máirín
Portuondo, Natalia
author_facet Kelly, Máirín
Portuondo, Natalia
contents <p>This conference paper was presented at the 3rd International Conference on University, Enterprise, and Society (UES), Madrid, Spain, November 2022.</p> <p>The study examines the relationship between adherence to COVID-19 workplace safety protocols and employee morale. Using a mixed-methods design (N=25), the research compares pre-pandemic and pandemic motivation levels and analyses the impact of mask usage, remote working arrangements, increased workload, and organisational stress on employee engagement.</p> <p>Findings indicate a measurable decline in high motivation levels during the pandemic, alongside increased stress and communication challenges associated with mask-wearing. While extreme demotivation was not reported, results demonstrate a consistent downward shift in morale, highlighting the importance of structured organisational support during crisis conditions.</p> <p>The paper contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of organisational behaviour, workplace communication, and crisis management.</p> <p>This conference paper was subsequently developed into a more comprehensive book chapter:<br>Portuondo, N., & Kelly, M. (2022). The Impact of COVID-19 on Employee Motivation. In Nuevos Estudios en Educación, Arte y Negocios para una Sociedad Diversa. Editorial Fragua.</p>
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spellingShingle Adherence to COVID-19 Protocols and Employee Morale
Kelly, Máirín
Portuondo, Natalia
motivation
COVID-19
mixed-methods research
remote work
crisis management
employee morale
<p>This conference paper was presented at the 3rd International Conference on University, Enterprise, and Society (UES), Madrid, Spain, November 2022.</p> <p>The study examines the relationship between adherence to COVID-19 workplace safety protocols and employee morale. Using a mixed-methods design (N=25), the research compares pre-pandemic and pandemic motivation levels and analyses the impact of mask usage, remote working arrangements, increased workload, and organisational stress on employee engagement.</p> <p>Findings indicate a measurable decline in high motivation levels during the pandemic, alongside increased stress and communication challenges associated with mask-wearing. While extreme demotivation was not reported, results demonstrate a consistent downward shift in morale, highlighting the importance of structured organisational support during crisis conditions.</p> <p>The paper contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of organisational behaviour, workplace communication, and crisis management.</p> <p>This conference paper was subsequently developed into a more comprehensive book chapter:<br>Portuondo, N., & Kelly, M. (2022). The Impact of COVID-19 on Employee Motivation. In Nuevos Estudios en Educación, Arte y Negocios para una Sociedad Diversa. Editorial Fragua.</p>
title Adherence to COVID-19 Protocols and Employee Morale
topic motivation
COVID-19
mixed-methods research
remote work
crisis management
employee morale
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18671179