What will be the future of HRM in another Fifty years?

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So far, throughout previous blog articles, we have been discussing the HRM concepts, its Functions and many important aspects of it that support achieving success of an organization.

From the history to the present, the HRM has evolved and its aspects have been diversified with modern technology the digitalization.

The whole world is now evolving, and we discussed the present nature of HRM and how it behaves, through previous articles.

Ever wonder what the HRM will be in another fifty years? Let us see how it will be.





What can we expect in HRM in another fifty years?


AI & Automation-Driven HR

AI will handle most of the repititive basic HRM functions such as payroll, performance tracking and compliance. Chatbots and virtual assistants will do a superb job in dealing with the matters of the employees. Also,selection and recruitment will be done with the support of AI in future.


Hyper-Personalized Employee Experience

AI-driven learning platforms will play a vital role in developing employees. The employee well-being programmes will be highly developed, and personalized through AI tools.The realtime feedback will be provided by the AI tools when carrying out performance evaluations and it will improve the motivation of the employees.


Remote & Global Workforce Management

The workforce will be more decentralized.The employees will start working from different places all over the world. Organizations will not be limited to a group of employees who live in a specific area. Companies will start hiring employees from all over the world.


Human-AI Collaboration

The AI will augment its decision-making and most of the companies will start relying on AI instead of looking for HR professionals. It will be easy for the employees and HR managers to adopt with the collaboration of AI.


The Rise of the Metaverse in HR.

The companies will get the ability to hire,onboard and conduct training sessions in virtualoffice places instead of actual office premises. There will be some fully virtual organizations that are specified in some of the industries that use 100% virtual environment for their operations. Employees will be interested in dealing with colleagues in the metaverse. There will be colleagues from all over the world.


The Skill Evolution

With the impact of AI, the skills of the employees will improve along with the interactions of AI. Knowledge, facts, observations, plans, and other important aspects will be easily caught up by employees with the support of AI. Hence, the skill improvement rate of the employees will be highly increased.






THE EVOLUTION OF THE HRM IS A VERY INTERESTING STORY. FROM THE POINT WHERE THE CONCEPT OF HRM WAS NOT HIGHLY CONSIDERED IN ORGANIZATIONS UP TO THE PRESENT MODERNIZED HRM ERA, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPANSIONS IN THE HR INDUSTRY.

SO, IN ANOTHER FIFTY YEARS PERIOD OF TIME, THE EVOLUTION OF HRM WILL BE MAINLY HANDLED BY THE AI AND THE DIGITALIZATION.

IF THE HUMAN-AI COLLABORATION IS STRATEGICALLY OBSERVED AND INVOLVED, IT WILL SUPPORT BRINGING SUCCESS TO ANY ORGANIZATION.

FROM THE INTRODUCTION OF THE HRM CONCEPT UP TO THE FUTURE OF HRM, THERE ARE MANY SUB-CONCEPTS AND ASPECTS THAT ARE NEEDED TO BE STRATEGICALLY INTERACTED WITH TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION.


THE SUCCESS OF ANY ORGANIZATION MAINLY DEPENDS ON HRM!



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Comments

  1. Amani AmarakoonApril 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM

    Really interesting article on future HR. It is true that most of HR functions like payroll , recruitment and selection will be modified with AI and chatbot will make everything super easy and accurate.

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  2. Tharanga WijerathneApril 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM

    Your blog presents a fascinating and forward-thinking perspective on the future of HRM, highlighting key advancements such as AI-driven automation, hyper-personalized employee experiences, and the rise of the metaverse in HR (Bersin, 2023). The discussion on human-AI collaboration and global workforce decentralization aligns well with emerging industry trends (Cappelli, 2019). The emphasis on skill evolution through AI-driven learning platforms is particularly insightful, as continuous learning will be crucial for future workplaces (Siemens, 2005). Overall, your article effectively captures the transformative journey of HRM and provides a compelling vision for its future.

    References

    Bersin, J. (2023). HR technology trends: AI and the future of work. Deloitte Insights.

    Cappelli, P. (2019). AI and hiring: How artificial intelligence is changing the way people get jobs. Harvard Business Review.

    Siemens, G. (2005). Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2(1), 3-10.

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  3. Malsha PereraApril 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM

    I Agree with your point and also, workplace continues to change, HRM will need to remain adaptable, embracing innovation while maintaining a strong focus on human connection and ethical practices.

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  4. Shankanee IllangarathnaApril 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM

    In the next fifty years, Human Resource Management (HRM) will be highly influenced by advanced technology like AI, automation, and data analytics. Routine HR tasks such as hiring, training, and tracking performance will mostly be handled by smart systems (Cappelli, 2019). However, human skills like empathy, leadership, and ethics will still be very important.
    Workplaces will be more digital, global, and flexible, with people working from different places and alongside AI tools. HR will focus more on helping people grow, supporting continuous learning through personalized online training (Siemens, 2005), and making sure employee data is used safely and fairly (West et al., 2019).
    In short, HR will become less about paperwork and more about helping people and technology work well together for a better future.
    References:
    Cappelli, P., 2019. Talent on Demand: Managing Talent in an Age of Uncertainty. Boston: Harvard Business Press.
    Siemens, G., 2005. Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2(1), pp.3–10.
    West, S.M., Whittaker, M. and Crawford, K., 2019. Discriminating Systems: Gender, Race and Power in AI. AI Now Institute.

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  5. Lahiru AmarasingheApril 5, 2025 at 6:12 AM

    The future of HRM will be shaped by technological advancements, focusing on digital solutions, automation, and AI to improve efficiency, employee engagement, and adaptability in the workplace.

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  6. Bharathi BulathsinhalaApril 5, 2025 at 6:51 AM

    In the next fifty years, HR is likely to be highly technology-driven, with AI and automation streamlining processes, while focusing more on employee well-being, personalization, and strategic workforce planning to adapt to rapid global changes.

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  7. WijayaApril 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM

    Within next 50 years HRM will be fully automated with AI. But emotional intelligence is crucial and it is the responsibility of HRM to protect their employees.

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