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Item COVID-19: Impact on HRM(International Encyclopedia of Business Management, 2025) Lathabhavan, Remya; P, Ashwini Padhy; Prabir C.Companies worldwide are being forced to accelerate their switch to digital corporate procedures due to extraordinary changes brought about by COVID-19. The core of these changes is human resource management (HRM), which aids businesses in navigating the hazy present and uncertain future. HRM must oversee business personnel during a crisis to maintain work-life balance and allow business continuity. The need to change policies, procedures, workspaces, collaboration tools, and employee well-being is growing as more flexible, remote-friendly, and digital working norms become the norm. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to organizations worldwide, significantly reshaping the landscape of Human Resource Management (HRM). This conceptual paper explores the multifaceted impact of the pandemic on HRM, emphasizing the need for adaptive strategies to address the evolving dynamics of the workforce. The paper outlines the consequences of the pandemic on human resources and addresses the difficulties HRM faces due to the current crisis of remote working. © 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.Item Employee Engagement(International Encyclopedia of Business Management, 2025) Lathabhavan, Remya; Sumathi K.; Padhy, Prabir CThe chapter discusses established tactics for cultivating and maintaining employee engagement, acknowledging it as the vital force behind the triumph of an organization. The chapter explores practical strategies for fostering a culture of empowerment and achieving a harmonious balance between enthusiasm and productivity. It delves into the key components that contribute to a successful and flourishing workplace. Readers will undertake a voyage, starting with comprehending the fundamental principles of engagement, and then proceeding to execute practical methods that will have a long-lasting effect. Utilizing current research, the chapter offers valuable perspectives on converting workplaces into settings where individuals are not only appreciated but also motivated to make their optimal contributions. The study explores the mutually beneficial connection between organizational culture and career development, highlighting how the latter stimulates personal advancement and dedication. When employees recognize the organization׳s commitment to their professional development, the degree of employee engagement rises. The conclusion emphasizes the need for firms to intentionally combine a positive culture with strong career development activities in order to cultivate a motivated and engaged workforce. This conceptual research offers useful insights for organizational leaders who aim to manage the changing terrain of employee engagement in modern organizations. © 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.Item Employee Well-Being(International Encyclopedia of Business Managemen, Elsevier, 2025) Lathabhavan, RemyaThis chapter examines the critical link between employee well-being and organizational success. By examining the importance of employee wellbeing, the variables that affect it, and its multidimensional character, it highlights the necessity of prioritizing it. It then outlines practices to improve wellbeing while drawing links organizational behavior theories. It presents strategies used by prosperous businesses and demonstrates creative methods for addressing worker well-being. Understanding the pivotal role that employee well-being plays in organizational success paves the way for strategic insights and practical solutions. © 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.Item Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources Management(International Encyclopedia of Business Management, Elsiever, 2025) Lathabhavan, Remya; Hendve, Prasanna; Panda, Kshirabdi T.R.; Gokhroo, Lakshya; Rathod, AmanExamining AI׳s influence at different levels: the firm level, the employee level, and multilevel. The imperative shift toward digitalisation, accelerated by factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, has underscored the strategic importance of AI and machine learning in HRM׳s key domains: acquisition, development, and retention. To bring this article up, we have used bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature that addresses the integration of AI in HRM. We have interviewed two of the most popular AI software of the present time (2023), Chat GPT(open AI) and Bard AI(Google). This analysis has given us a clear understanding of the impact of AI on HRM during recent years, along with its phase of adaptation. Although existing literature clears most of our doubts, AI is revolutionising rapidly. To monitor this continuous change in technology and its capability, this article stands as a small contribution towards HRM. © 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.Item Digital Leadership(International Encyclopedia of Business Management, Elsevier, 2025) Lathabhavan, Remya; Keisham, BabeechaThe Encyclopedia of Business Management, Four Volume Set is a comprehensive resource that covers over 200 topics across various areas of business management. Each entry is written in an accessible manner, making complex concepts easy to understand. The encyclopedia addresses interdisciplinary subjects such as cultural entrepreneurship, tourism innovation, and marketing promotions. By emphasizing definitions and practical applications, the entries help readers grasp the relevance of each topic. Expert editors lead each section, ensuring that the contributions are authoritative and well-rounded. The encyclopedia is divided into seven broad themes, including business entrepreneurship, human resource management, innovation management, international business, organizational behavior, project management, supply chain management, and sport and tourism management. Each section's articles begin with a technical analysis of key definitional issues, followed by an exploration of the topic's broader context. This structured approach provides a holistic examination of the subjects, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of vital business management concepts. © 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.Item Exploring the SEZs from the perspective of Environmental and Social Sustainability in SEZs(2025) Dwivedi,Shweta; Chakraborty,TamaliThe SEZs are developed to achieve various economic benefits, such as employment, investment, technological innovation, skill enhancement, and industrialization, with the aim of promoting local and regional development through spillover and cluster effect. The spillover and cluster effect represent the spatial concentration of firms, which improves competition and firm performance, enabling SEZs’ economic benefits. However, the success of SEZs depends on their implementation, policy design, and locational strategy. The question arises at what cost economic benefits are achieved, environmental and social costs. In the purview of economic benefits outweighing the environmental and social costs, the chapter identifies various sustainability issues associated with SEZs. The chapter is classified into three important parts: economic benefits, environmental costs, and social costs, primarily focusing on developing countries. The first part explores the economic benefits associated with SEZs. The chapter identifies that SEZs act as a catalyst for economic growth among developing countries following the global value chain and agglomeration approaches. The second part discusses various environmental issues due to SEZs, such as overutilization of natural resources, pollution, waste disposal, and carbon emissions by SEZ projects. Further, anthropogenic activities disturb the natural habitat, leading to the loss of the environment and increasing the environmental costs. The last part reviews the impact on marginalized and local communities’ livelihoods. It is observed that due to a lack of skills, marginalized people and local communities suffer from the loss of livelihood and inadequate compensation, which reduces the spillover and multiplier effect. Further, the situation worsens when agricultural land, assets, and properties are lost. Moreover, SEZs bring global competition and cluster effects, which change demography due to the influence of other societies. Thus, there is an enormous environmental and social cost associated with SEZs. The chapter concludes that SEZ sustainability should be followed to achieve long-term economic benefits. It also explores the possibility of trickle-down effects in neighbouring regions where SEZs are established. Furthermore, it explains the ongoing struggle between economic benefits and environmental-social costs. © 2025, Il Sileno Edizioni. All rights reserved.Item Technology and the landscape of electronic human resource management (e-HRM)(Digital Transformation and Sustainability of Business, CRC Press, 2025) Sharma, Aarti; Chauhan, Deepa; Kaushal, Sanjay; Nayak, Keyurkumar; Dharwal, MridulIn the ever-changing corporate landscape, the integration of technology has catalysed a fundamental revolution in different aspects of organizational functioning. Though the impact of technology is visible in every field discussing largely organization, it has affected human resource management (HRM) a lot. This chapter demystifies the concept and scope of electronic human resource management (e-HRM) with the help of existing literature and facts. The chapter also throws light on the bright and dark side of e-HRM. Overall, this chapter focuses on “what results to the people due to technology” and “what the people gain in the company” due to the intervention of technology.Item Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing Systems: Concepts, Technologies, and Applications(2025) Patra, Soumya PrakashItem Cyber-physical system for advanced manufacturing(Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing Systems Concepts, Technologies, and Applications, CRC Press, 2025-04-25) Nair, Rashmi; Gaikwad, Priyanka B.; Agrawal, RohitItem Industry 4.0 Transforming communication, sustainability, and collaboration in manufacturing(Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing Systems, CRC Press, 2025) Kaushal, SanjayThis chapter explores the evolving sphere of Industry 4.0 and its deep impact on communication, knowledge sharing, and sustainability within the manufacturing sector. It provides an overview of the historical context and design principles of fourth industrial revolution, highlighting how the integration of advanced technologies, such as cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things, and big data analytics, is transforming the way organizations communicate, collaborate, and achieve operational excellence. The chapter highlights critical role of data-driven communication in managing information flows and facilitating effective knowledge sharing across manufacturing enterprises and showcases how leading companies are leveraging innovative solutions, including collaborative data analytics and Lean Thinking frameworks, to streamline their communication and decision-making processes. Moreover, it examines the interdependence between Industry 4.0 and sustainability, demonstrating how these technologies can be harnessed to drive more efficient resource utilization, minimize environmental impact, and create new business models aligned with the triple bottom line. The chapter also deals with the significance of human-machine interaction in advanced manufacturing systems, reiterating the importance of ergonomic design and the synergistic collaboration between human operators and intelligent machines. Finally, it underscores the challenges and opportunities in communicating sustainability within the Industry 4.0 paradigm, highlighting the need for a holistic approach that integrates technological advancements with sustainable practices to secure a greener future for the manufacturing industry.