Poór, J.; Tóth, A.; Kálmán, B. G.; Kovács, E. I.; Szabó, K.; Kőmüves, Z. S.; Hirt, C.; Bešić, A.; Pató Gáborné Szűcs, B.; Szeiner, Z.; Kerekes, K.; Szabó-Szentgróti, G. & Rahimić, Z. (2025). A paradigm shift? Changes in HRM after the Covid-19 Pandemic in Six CEE Countries. Journal of East European Management Studies, 30(1): 39443. DOI: 10.31083/JEEMS39443 (registering DOI)
Abstract
This study addresses changes in human resource management (HRM) practices of six Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries during the COVID-19 pandemic by highlighting similarities and differences across the countries. We indicated the growing significance of the human factor while also pointing out significant differences between organisations and contexts. COVID-19 intensified changes affecting individuals, organizations and society–especially in the field of HR which may signal a paradigm shift in HR operations.