Only 6% of companies estimate to hire more staff.
The economic crisis and the coronavirus pandemic are having an effect on companies around the world that have been forced to make adjustments to their payrolls.
A survey by consulting firm Deloitte measured changes in the labor dynamics of 129 companies it surveyed. 46% corresponds to the services sector, 27% to the commercial sector and 26% to industries.
When they asked the employers how they will resolve the obligations with their payroll, 67% answered that they will maintain the same policies for the payment of wages. 49%, on the other hand, assured that the staff of collaborators will not be affected.
But 37% of companies warned that they are forced to cut their payroll.
47% of companies indicated that they plan to make adjustments between 2 and 15% of their staff. On the other hand, 44% plan to cut between 20 and 30%. Meanwhile, 9% will execute layoffs to 60% of their staff or more.
Only 6% answered that they plan to hire more staff and 7% do not know yet if they will make cuts.
65% of companies warned that they have designed a program of benefits and / or special payments such as loans at low interest rates for those who need them.
In this context, Deloitte stated that some companies have agreements with some premises such as pharmacies so that discounts are paid via the role of payments to employees.
In addition, there was talk of bonuses and rewards for face-to-face workers, as well as the payment of exams to confirm or rule out COVID-19.
With the mandatory isolation implemented by the Government to face the health crisis, 61% of companies will adhere to the mechanisms for the reduction, modification or emergency suspension of the working day. Of these, 38% will reduce their working hours for a period not exceeding 6 months, 34% will modify it and 77% will suspend their operation for the duration of the emergency.
Although 91% opted for teleworking, mainly in administrative areas.
Source: Expreso, social networks
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