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Human Resources: The Era of Digital Reductionism?
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It promised to make things more efficient, objective, and data-driven, but has the internet instead turned a human-centric discipline into an automated, impersonal system with new ethical and privacy concerns?
To help us explore how people and technology work together, we’re joined by Dr Justine Ferrer, a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management in the Deakin Business School.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/justineferrer
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In this episode, Justine joins us to discuss the evolving role of human resources in the age of technology, exploring the impact of automation and AI on HR practices, the balance between efficiency and the human touch, and the ethical implications of data privacy and surveillance in the workplace.
We also look at the skills needed for future HR professionals, and the potential for AI to enhance rather than replace human roles in HR.
00:00 The Impact of Technology on Human Resources
02:57 The Shift Towards Strategic HR Management
06:00 Balancing Automation and Human Touch
08:47 Surveillance and Employee Trust
11:53 Data Privacy and Security Challenges
14:48 The Role of Small Businesses in HR Tech
17:57 AI, Bias, and the Future of Hiring
20:55 Skills for the Future of HR
23:43 The Ethical Framework for AI in HR
26:50 The Future of Human Resources