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Artificial Intelligence and The Future of Work: Implications for Human Resource Management and Employment Relations.

2026 · International journal of research and innovation in social science · Vol 10, pp. 14953-14963 · 0 citations

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It is concluded that while AI offers significant opportunities for improving HR effectiveness, organizational performance, and employment relations, successful implementation requires a balanced approach that integrates technological innovation with human-centered management practices and responsible workplace governance.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the nature of work and organizational management across the globe. Human Resource Management (HRM), traditionally reliant on human judgment and administrative processes, is increasingly being reshaped by intelligent technologies capable of automating recruitment, employee assessment, workforce planning, performance management, and learning and development activities. This article examined the implications of Artificial Intelligence for the future of work and explores how AI is redefining contemporary Human Resource Management practices and employment relations. Drawing on existing literature, the paper discusses the opportunities presented by AI, including enhanced efficiency, improved decision-making, predictive analytics, and personalized employee experiences. It also highlights emerging challenges such as algorithmic bias, employee privacy concerns, job displacement, ethical dilemmas, and the need for workforce reskilling. The paper is anchored on the Technology Acceptance Model and Socio-Technical Systems Theory, which provide useful frameworks for understanding the interaction between technology and organizational actors. The article concluded that while AI offers significant opportunities for improving HR effectiveness, organizational performance, and employment relations, successful implementation requires a balanced approach that integrates technological innovation with human-centered management practices and responsible workplace governance. Organizations are encouraged to develop ethical AI governance frameworks, invest in digital competencies, and redesign HR systems to support sustainable workforce transformation.

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