Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management

Under the title “Beyond AI: Human Resource Management and the Work of the Future,” more than 40 scholars from around the world gathered from June 10 to 12 for the “10th e-HRM Conference,” which took place this year in Münster and was jointly organized by Prof. Sandy Fisher (Münster University of Applied Sciences), Prof. Guido Hertel and Dr. Franz Mönke (University of Münster), as well as Prof. Janet Marler (State University of New York). International experts presented the latest research findings on the use of digital technologies in human resource management, such as autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) in management or virtual reality in the recruitment of new employees. Key findings: Even when using artificial intelligence, companies must keep their employees at the center of their efforts to fully realize the potential of new technologies. Rather than seeking to replace employees with AI, it is usually more effective to upskill employees (reskilling) to prepare them for new roles and job profiles. HR experts play a central role in this process and should be involved as early as possible in strategic planning, implementation, and performance monitoring. Thanks to more than 20 years of research in the field of electronic human resource management, HR professionals have a wide range of proven methods at their disposal.