During The Period 2021 To 2021

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During the period 2021 to 2022, Unilever have faced several challenges due to the Covid-19

pandemic. The lockdowns enforced by governments and populations becoming ill resulted in
employees and firms changing their practices to adhere to government and social demands while also
engaging in public health measures. A large portion of economies halted, resulting in the dismissal
of many employees across various industries worldwide. Vietnam has not been spared by the
economic, social and political pandemic as 4.7 million Vietnamese lost their jobs while another 14.7
million halted or closed their businesses (GSO 2021). Unilever had its share of challenges in
Vietnam over the past two years, installing pandemic prevention measures and maintaining
production levels ( RMIT Industry speaker 2022, Vietnam Investment Review 2021).

In this situation, according to Vietnam Investment Review (2021), Unilever Vietnam is taking strong
steps to assure product safety in this case. Factory workers must have two doses of COVID-19
immunization or be disease-free for 180 days in order to get entry. Employees' temperature are
checked at the facility entrance. In addition, weekly and daily inspections, tracking, and warnings of
safety procedures are given to employees, partners, and contractors. Additionally, the firm is
continually discussing new preventive measures and practices with personnel to protect their safety.
Additionally, Unilever Vietnam's Human Resources Management offers personnel with
comprehensive personal protection, including shields, masks, and antibacterial sanitizer, when they
come into contact with public surfaces. Additionally, enterprises demand personnel to keep a two-
meter gap or utilize barriers, face protection, and masks if they approach within 2 metres of each
other. In addition, the HRM is required by law to do regular COVID-19 testing on certain groups. As
a result, all of these action will boost the overall productivity of the company (Vietnam Investment
Review 2021). Unilever's aim is to transform the institutions that restrict individuals by pushing for
new laws, legislation, and cultural norms that improve health, well-being, and improved inclusion
for all segments of society. For us, it's about using the power of our brands for good. As the world
adjusted to the pandemic, the rapid changes in the socio-economic environment also highlighted the
opportunities that the pandemic caused. Lockdowns slow down communal transport, enabling the
environment to recuperate (Miyazaki, et al. 2020). Vietnam's resilient workforce also kept its supply
chain afloat through Government incentives and rapid intervention from businesses to implement
remote work hours and sanitisation protocols (Pritesh 2020).

Vietnam Investment Review 2021,Unilever makes long-term commitment to Vietnam market, viewed 21
April 2022, <https://vir.com.vn/unilever-makes-long-term-commitment-to-vietnam-market-90334.html>.

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