Disruptive Technology in Human Resource Management

Technological breakthroughs obliterate established methods and change entire industries. Disruptive technologies are seen as drivers of various business processes and one area that these technologies have had a profound impact on is Human Resource Management (HRM). The applications of disruptive technology in the field of HRM represent an ever-intriguing domain for researchers and professionals. These technologies have altered the processes of acquitting, hiring, training, and managing employees. The book “Disruptive Technology in Human Resource Management” is an attempt to lucidly explain the significant makeover introduced by a few significant disruptive HRM technologies - artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data/data analytics, robotics, cloud computing, digital transformation, and social media - in the area of HRM. It examines how disruptive technologies have impacted the evolution of numerous HR practices, including but not limited to: recruitment, selection, orientation, training, employee welfare, performance evaluation, pay structure, and job design.

Corporate examples help highlight the manner in which the amalgamation of disruptive technology with HRM has increased the strategic relevance of HRM. The book provides tools, tactics, and perspective to innovate, push oneself, excite others, and establish a world-changing disruptive business model. This real-world book provides concise insights into how disruptive technology open doors to in-cash multifold HRM opportunities.

Combining theory with practice, this volume will be of value to scholars and upper-level students across HRM, and technology and innovation management.