The Future of HRM

  Image Accessed:(NHRC,2024) Human Resources is evolving rapidly in Sri Lanka with digital technology where the authoritative bodies like CIPM, Ministry of Labor and Foreign Employment, SLIHRM, and TVEC are involved in spreading the standards and proper implications to all the educational to professional levels.  More data and digital tools are being used by businesses to improve their decision-making. Although this is a significant step, HR professionals must also become proficient in the use of emerging technologies, such as data analytics and artificial intelligence (Forbes, 2023). Integration of AI and Digital Transformation HR can operate more efficiently by utilizing AI and automation. AI, for instance, may assist with hiring, using chatbots to respond to employees' inquiries, and analyzing employee data to make better decisions. However, HR personnel must have digital skills training for this to work (SHRM,2023). Rise of Remote and Hybrid Work Models Remote work became ...

  Human Resource Management processes are having greater influence with the application of Artificial intelligence which decides the future of HRM. As this is a new and controversial approach there are several benefits as well as drawbacks as well.  Benefits of AI on HRM 1. Automating Tasks that repeat Payroll was time-consuming, and double-checking required tasks, and employees needed to put effort into the completion of tasks and yet errors were there. Now HR workers may concentrate on strategic efforts by using AI to manage administrative duties like payroll processing, interview scheduling, and resume screening.  2. Enhanced Hiring and recruitment By rapidly evaluating hundreds of applications and selecting the top applicants based on predetermined criteria, AI-powered applicant tracking systems (ATS) like Manus AI will cut down on bias and recruiting time. 3. A better workplace experience Employees normally struggle in various workplace activities when they lack stra...

  The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence is reforming human resource management, providing tools for streamlining recruitment and employee engagement. As a recent application to the processes, the legal implications are yet to develop concerning the impacts.  Organizations must negotiate a challenging legal environment as AI continues to change the workplace to maintain ethical standards, assure regulatory compliance, and safeguard employee rights.  The existing Data and privacy laws are reformed. Important Legal Aspects of AI-Powered Human Resources       1. Discrimination and Bias Biases may be unintentional or reinforced by AI-driven hiring and performance review processes.  Employers must make sure AI doesn't discriminate against people based on their gender, age, or other characteristics following legislations like the Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEOA) and the General Protection Regulation (GDPR), risks can be reduced by regular au...

Introduction The traditional Human Resource Management practices have been reshaped due to the rise of remote work. The COVID-19 pandemic, shifts in workplace culture, and the advancement of technology have led to a rapid adoption of remote work models. This shift presents new challenges and opportunities, requiring a mindset change from traditional workforce norms. The Evolution of Remote Work Remote work, also known as Telecommuting, has been around for decades but gained into practice recently. According to the report Global Workplace Analytics remote work has grown by a higher percentage between 2005 to 2019. (Global Workforce Analytics,2021). To maintain business operations continuity, many organizations shifted to full-time remote or hybrid models, which was accelerated by the pandemic ( Deloitte, 2021).  Flexible work arrangements, like work-from-anywhere, fully remote, or hybrid models have replaced the conventional office-based work model. HRM policies and practices had to...