The influence of the labour market and COVID-19 on human resource practices in SMEs in China: a longitudinal study
Shaoheng Li,
Christopher J. Rees,
Hui Zhang
Abstract:PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the evolving perceptions and human resource (HR) responses of owners and HR managers of Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) towards local labour markets in the context of the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a two-stage longitudinal qualitative approach involving 52 interviews with owners and HR managers of Chinese SMEs in the pre- and post-pandemic time periods.FindingsThe fi… Show more
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