Research Article
Effects of the Global Crisis on the Egyptian Textiles and Clothing Sector: A Blessing in Disguise?
Table 22
Employment procedures other than layoffs undertaken in response to the crisis.
| Procedures undertaken in response to the crisis | % of firms |
| Cancel extra work in firm | 44 | Stop new hiring | 23 | Reduction in daily working hours | 9 | Laying off temporary workers | 5 | Cancellation of extra pay and allowances | 3 | Productivity enhancing procedures | 3 | Wage reductions | 2 | Cancellation of monthly incentives | 2 | Reduction of social and other benefits | 2 | Granting open leave to permanent workers | 1 | Increase in unpaid additional work hours | 0 | Transfer of workers to other branches | 0 | Transfer of workers to other firms | 0 |
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Source: Calculated by author based on IDSC firm questionnaire [6].
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