Almudena Otegui Carles, J. A. Fraiz Brea, Noelia Araújo Vila
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Abstract
Abstract Hotel housekeeping is associated with poor working conditions, including a prevalence of stress. In-depth interviews were conducted with hotel housekeepers to determine the impacts of their working conditions on stress and on their life before, during, and after the Covid-19 pandemic as well as to identify possible solutions. The results indicate that the interviewees all suffer from stress, the main sources of which are the workload and their treatment by their superiors. The pandemic has increased that stress by worsening their working conditions, deeply affecting their health and well-being, and exerting a considerable impact on their day- to-day life.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism encompasses the vast and diversified research on issues impacting human resources in the hospitality and tourism industry. It strives to be the preeminent forum for the dissemination of key academic and industry research and encourages research from both industry experts as well as academic experts. The Journal also examines the latest issues and trends in education as it related to human resources theory and practice. In addition to reporting on the best practices in the hospitality industry, the refereed Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism covers such relevant topics as: -Turnover-related issues in the hospitality industry- Workplace violence- Employee attitude surveys- Well-being- Departmental conflict issues- Career paths among managers- Drug and alcohol abuse- The labor shortage in the hospitality industry- Employee empowerment- Education and training- Employee incentive programs- Recruitment and retention- Workforce diversity- Employee engagement