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Post Update: Top Jobs trending this post-pandemic

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Post Update: Top Jobs trending this post-pandemic

Many aspects of life, including the future of work, have been undoubtedly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The last two years disrupted not only the workplace, but labor markets in general, which led to a change in strategic goals and plans. The pandemic pushed more employees, including healthcare staff, to adapt to the remote world and it also paved the way to a swift change in job opportunities, pay, and benefits.


What’s the Effect of COVID on Many Work Industries?

More so than any other recession before it, the COVID-19 recession has shattered some certain industries—those that relied on the movement of people and personal interactions—while leaving those that depended on the movement of information, or jobs that don’t require human interaction, relatively unharmed.


What Are the Top Industries Hit Hardest by the COVID-19 Pandemic?

According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, Airlines, Automobiles, Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure, and Specialty Retail were the most affected industries by COVID-19.


What Are the Problems Faced by Industries during COVID-19?

1. Airlines

According to Airlines for America, almost 20 airlines shut down operations or declared bankruptcy. The aviation sector also experienced labor shortage, issues in processing times, and revenue losses.


2. Automobiles

Due to strict social isolation measures and nationwide lockdowns, the pandemic’s onslaught resulted in massive production halts. Reduced car sales, massive layoffs, disrupted supply chain emerged as the critical challenges facing the automotive industry.


3. Hotels, Restaurants, and Leisure

Customer buying behaviors and expectations concerning their safety & sanitization lead to a new set of leisure


4. Specialty Retail

Other e-commerce players fiercely challenged brick-and-mortar retailers. In addition, compliance with health regulations added to the overall expenses since establishments needed to meet customer’s safety expectations.


What Changed: How Did These Industries Cope to the New Normal?

Apart from a hybrid workforce for companies returning to work after COVID, industries are innovating to adapt and reach the future faster. “Digital first” is the anchor of the new normal. Businesses adopted marketing and sales solutions that consumers crave. 


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