Human Resources: has the internet made the human-centric impersonal? – Dr Justine Ferrer
OCT 12, 202532 MIN
Human Resources: has the internet made the human-centric impersonal? – Dr Justine Ferrer
OCT 12, 202532 MIN
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<p>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?</p><p>To help us explore how people and technology work together, we’re joined by <strong>Dr Justine Ferrer, </strong>a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management in the Deakin Business School.</p><p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/justineferrer" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://www.linkedin.com/in/justineferrer</a> </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>00:00 The Impact of Technology on Human Resources</p><p>02:57 The Shift Towards Strategic HR Management</p><p>06:00 Balancing Automation and Human Touch</p><p>08:47 Surveillance and Employee Trust</p><p>11:53 Data Privacy and Security Challenges</p><p>14:48 The Role of Small Businesses in HR Tech</p><p>17:57 AI, Bias, and the Future of Hiring</p><p>20:55 Skills for the Future of HR</p><p>23:43 The Ethical Framework for AI in HR</p><p>26:50 The Future of Human Resources</p><p>If you like what you hear, please follow the show, leave a review, or let us know what else you’d like us to look into at <a href="https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/</a></p>