EXAMINING PASSIVE EMPLOYEES: PANACEA TO TECHNOLOGY, BRAINTEASER FOR EMPLOYERS AND ORGANISED LABOUR AND A MENACE TO THE ECONOMY

Hlalele Matebese, Normah, F. Mutongerwa, Zimkhitha, F. Juqu

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The study’s purpose is to explore the actions of passive employees on technology, the challenges faced by employers and organised labour in managing them, and their widespread behaviour in the economy. It used an in-depth literature review analysis to collect data to achieve its objective. Key findings encompass: passive employees contribute to being replaced by technology; an inactive workforce is a conundrum for organised labour and employers; and stagnant workers threaten the economy. The study provides a practical strategic tool to guide human resources (HR) change management specialists, policymakers, academic researchers, and all other interested parties in the field in dealing with passive employees.

 

JEL: J24, J30, J38, J54

 

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economy; employers; human resources; passive employees; worker behaviour; organised labour

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