Examining Workplace Health Discourse on Organisational Preparedness and Response Post The COVID-19 Pandemic in a Selected Manufacturing Company in Zimbabwe

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the essential importance of organisational preparedness and response measures in alleviating the effects of health crises on workplaces. The purpose of the study is to examine workplace health discourse on organisational preparedness and response post covid pandemic in a selected manufacturing company in Zimbabwe. The research was informed by Duchek’s capability-based model of organisational resilience, which emphasises anticipating, coping, and adaptation in reaction to health crises. The study employed quantitative research approach. The research population was 150 employees from a selected manufacturing company in Harare. Stratified random sampling and simple random sampling methods were used to select the study sample size of 113. Data was collected using a 15-item, 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS version 28 and linear regression analysis was used to test the relationships between the variables. Findings of the study indicated a positive relationship between workplace health discourse and both organisational preparedness for health pandemics. This study enhances the comprehension of workplace health discourse and its ramifications for organisational readiness and response to health crises in Zimbabwe. The results have ramifications for policymakers, organisational leaders, and healthcare experts aiming to improve workplace health and safety during and post health pandemics.