A study prepared by the Human Resources Department in Sharjah confirmed that the winning business sectors and institutions in light of the effects of the global epidemic "Corona Virus Virus" were the ones that were able to perform their work remotely (online), and transformed all of their work by 100% to become online, in addition to the jobs that It is done remotely that has become important, provided that it is enriched by analytical works, indicating that (routine) works will be affected negatively, and reduced, shrink and disappear because they lack the analytical work until they are developed to be implemented through technology and smart applications.
The department prepared the study under the title (the effects of the global epidemic "the emerging corona virus" on the local business sectors and jobs), as part of its efforts in the field of studies and scientific papers that serve the sustainability of human capital, and supports decision-making in issues and affairs related to human resources.
The study aimed to shed light on the changes that occurred in the labor markets and the economy at the local and global levels in light of the pandemic of the global epidemic of Corona virus, which is considered an "invisible enemy", as it dealt with the changes in the medium and long term for various businesses and sectors, at the governmental and private levels. The study pointed to the efforts of the UAE and its superiority in providing advanced and successful human development policies and keeping abreast of developments permanently. It led to significant growth and development in the Emirati human resources deployed in the governmental and private business sectors, and increased its competencies and capabilities. In this regard, it draws attention to the impacts that will affect all human resources at the level of the country and the world at large.
The study indicated that the various businesses and sectors will be affected by this global pandemic at the level of government and private sectors, where some jobs are affected at the level of the two sectors, some may shrink or disappear, and difficulties may arise in offering new jobs, but opportunities will still be available to develop existing jobs through integration Reducing and self-enriching from within the job, focusing on data analysis, and developing supportive information technology to directly link with all jobs and develop them technically, in particular, developing the issue of remote work or working from homes on the line that has become a very important reality and a veritable fact Of imposing necessitated significant changes on the nature of jobs, whether existing or new and novel.
The study drew attention to the effects of quarantine on the business sectors, as many of them were affected by restrictions and people's fear of the spread of infectious diseases. Where less travel, transport and ride aircraft, eating outside the home, business and social gatherings, attending public celebrations and sports events, conferences, seminars and festivals, and the organization of various events. Consequently, many activities and businesses associated with these activities may either shrink or disappear.
The study examined in detail the most important business sectors and beneficiary jobs, the most prominent of which were: health and medical business sectors, such as jobs related to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, preventive medicine, epidemiology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as jobs related to the provision and transportation of medical goods, and information technology jobs and functions in support of medical work. As well as the jobs of consumer goods stores and cooperative societies, such as security, cleaning and sterilization operations, supervising administrators, accounting, and those with professional skills related to food work, cleaning and arranging according to health rules. Where these jobs have boomed recently, as it meets the direct needs of people.
On the same axis, she addressed the jobs related to the pharmaceutical and disease treatment companies, focusing on the technical and technical functions related to the drug manufacturing process. Then the supporting jobs within the pharmaceutical companies, such as marketing, transportation, training, qualification, accounting, and administrative work related to the pharmaceutical companies. Where this type of business is booming and important, and it is imperative to go to it, invest in it and develop it by establishing pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical research companies.
She also addressed the booming jobs of technology, services, technology operations, and information security companies that support domestic workers. That which opens the way for the development of all information technology businesses, and works to secure multiple technical functions. As well as educational, training and qualifying jobs assigned to technical operations and the implementation of education, training and rehabilitation activities remotely. Such as jobs related to science, transportation, translation, and technology publishing that take place online.
The study focused on the green economy sector concerned with jobs related to the environment and conservation, dealing with climate change, global warming, and addressing the problem of water scarcity, desertification and drought. As the specializations related to it increased. As well as jobs related to the agricultural sector that should be developed to prepare for a balance in the operations of importing agricultural products in the future, and to avoid related consequences such as high costs, import difficulties, and how safe they are. This theme concluded in the field of artificial intelligence, medicine, software engineering, system design, and functions related to solar and peaceful nuclear energy and investment.
Then the study recommended the importance of directing those concerned in the sectors of career guidance and academic guidance to direct students and learners towards medical jobs, and focus decision-makers on caring for these areas and jobs and their citizenship citizens, in order to urgently need them because importing doctors from abroad is a costly process now and in the future. To retain its medical staff and researchers in medical laboratories, as scarce human resources, so it is necessary to work on increasing the various medical specialties, and to work to support medical laboratories, and their staff of technicians, specialists and researchers, and work on etc. Find new jobs related to medicine and its industries.
Then it dealt with the business sectors that were negatively affected by the crisis, which may suffer from a reduction or disappearance in the future, the most prominent of which are the routine businesses that are replaced by smart applications and social media. And business related to retail trade affected by quarantine and the lack of people leaving their homes.
As well as various work related to the sectors of tourism, travel, entertainment, hospitality and sporting events in all countries of the world. The study showed that the sudden cessation of business may force affected companies to reduce the number of employees or radically reduce their working hours.
It dealt with the extent of the impact of the car market, the real estate sector, and the economic sector, which was recently negatively affected by the decrease in the price of oil offered in the global market. Which in turn affects the volume of jobs offered in light of the spread of smart applications.
Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah and head of the Human Resources Department, Dr. Tariq Sultan bin Khadem, explained that this study comes within the continuous efforts of the Human Resources Department in Sharjah to support job stability, keeping pace with the developments of the times and their implications for all human resource affairs, the labor market and jobs. This is to realize the importance of this sensitive societal aspect, which in turn affects all the details and ramifications of individuals' life affairs.
He added, "Through this study, we confirm our readiness for the next, which will be a different piece from what everyone is used to, and strategic plans are in place to keep pace with the future of the digital world after this crisis, to bring the Emirati human component to the highest levels of readiness to manage and conduct digital operations in all professions."