Supervision as Support Opportunity in Adaptation of New Employees during Covid-19 Emergency

Abstract

The research aim is to find out whether the adaptation of new employees is affected by the rapid transition to remote work due to the Covid-19 emergency and to find out is there a need for consultative support for new employees during this time. The study included a two-part survey assessing the adaptation of new employees and the need for consultative support. The survey of new employees included 94 respondents from various industries, who worked in their workplace for less than a month to an average of one year. Respondents were from transport and logistics, marketing, advertising and public relations, education and other fields working in the office or administrative sector which is most exposed to remote work. Summarizing the results of the study, it was concluded that there are no statistically significant differences between the self-assessment of adaptation of new employees and on-site or remote work. However, there were statistically significant differences between remote work and the need for consultative support. The impact of the remote work on the adaptation process in this study appeared as a partial influencing factor. The purpose of this study is to identify the general changes that emerged during the Covid-19 emergency situation and make a basis for further research.