Through a combination of rapid technological advancement and the ongoing digital revolution, the role of Human Resources (HR) in shaping organizational trajectories has seen unprecedented growth. The amalgamation of digital HR technologies and the advent of Industry 5.0 pose both exceptional opportunities and formidable challenges, especially for developing economies grappling with resource constraints and skill gaps. These nations stand at a crossroads, where leveraging digital HR technologies becomes imperative for bolstering their competitive edge in the global arena. The book Convergence of Human Resources Technologies and Industry 5.0 undertakes a comprehensive exploration of the impacts, implementation, and repercussions of digital HR technologies within the framework of Industry 5.0 in developing economies. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it employs a comprehensive approach encompassing theoretical frameworks, empirical investigations, and practical insights from both academia and industry. By offering tangible takeaways, and approaches, it equips readers to adeptly harness the power of digital HR technologies, enabling organizations to thrive in the era of Industry 5.0. Designed for HR professionals, executives, managers, researchers, policymakers, and students, this book delves into critical topics such as understanding the notion of Industry 5.0 in developing economies, exploring the transformative potential of digital HR technologies, and addressing challenges associated with their implementation. Readers will also gain insights into workforce management, talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance evaluation, socio-cultural dimensions, and the pivotal role of leadership in catalyzing digital HR transformations. Convergence of Human Resources Technologies and Industry 5.0 is a guide for navigating the complexities of the digital age, offering many actionable insights for success.
Author Biography:
Pawan Kumar is working as full Professor in the Department of Marketing at Mittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. He has 15 years of experience in business academic research. His areas of interest in research include entrepreneurship, marketing, e-commerce, consumer behaviour, social media, technology innovation etc. He is an avid researcher. He is active in Ph.D research supervision and has good number of publications in Q1 and Q2 Journals to his credit in various research papers published Scopus indexed journals namely: The TQM Journal from Emerald, Visions: Journal of Business Perspectives from Sage, International Journal of Business and Globalization, International Journal of Business Information Systems from Inderscience and other national/international journals of repute.
Rajesh Verma is Sr. Dean & Professor of Strategy at Mittal School of Business, LPU, Punjab. His research & teaching interests entails areas like Business Models, Market Orientation & Political Marketing. He is the recipient of Junior Research Fellowship from University Grant Commission of India and other research grants from bodies like UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI); European Commission; and Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. He is a Wiley Certified Design Thinking Practitioner and has conducted several training programmes on design thinking, selling skills, changing business models, brand building and customer orientation etc. for corporates like India Oil, Radington etc.
Sumesh Singh Dadwal has 22 years of experience in research, teaching, e-Learning, quality management, and examination assessment in a wide range of business subjects. Currently, Sumesh is working as a Sr. Lecturer of Strategy and Course Director at LSBU Business School. Before joining LSBU, he worked as Sr. Lecturer, Dissertation Lead, and Programme Leader with Northumbria Universities London campus and also as an associate with London Graduate School and Regent College London (Bucks New University and the University of Bolton, UK). Dr Dawdal has also worked as an associate lecturer with Birkbeck College (UoL), University of West London, Plymouth University (GSM, London), Uni of Roehampton UK, and also worked as a Sr. lecturer and Programme Leader (MBA) at Glyndwr University London. Sumesh has hands-on experience in managing departments and in supporting the implementation of effective quality management systems. Previously, Dr Dawdal has also worked with QAA, UK, He has designed, developed, and supported for validation and review of the various programme. He has published in journals and books.
