Alongside, not against: balancing man with machine in the HR function

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Gikopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Human Element ◽  
Human Touch ◽  
Hr Roles ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hr Function ◽  
Back Office ◽  
Near Future

Purpose In a world of mass technological advancement in our daily lives and in business, the HR function is facing an uphill battle. How can HR professionals ensure they are digitally transforming at the right pace for their business without losing the all-important human touch? Design/methodology/approach This paper outlines the thinking behind integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies into HR, and it explores in depth each of the key ways in which we are beginning to see these technologies change HR as we know it. From operations to recruitment and interviewing, to on-boarding employees and maintaining performance, the opportunities are numerous – and they are right on the horizon. Findings AI and automation are already being integrated into HR in many organisations around the world. However, we can in the near future expect to see technology not only automating back-office functions, but increasingly taking on the more “human” elements of HR roles. There is a fine balance between man and machine, and while these technologies will increase efficiency, decrease bias and improve the value of HR in businesses, the human touch will always be the key to success. Originality/value This paper assesses not only how technology is impacting HR but also the interplay between man and machine, and it offers insights into how HR professionals can balance the need for digital transformation with the core human element of human resources. As such, it ties the human and the technology together inextricably, concluding that AI and humans work better together.

Thermal comfort perception of hijab usage among young Muslim women for sports activity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Intan Nadirah Mohd Yusof ◽  
Mohd Rozi Ahmad ◽  
Nur Ain Yusof ◽  
Mohamad Faizul Yahya ◽  
Ibiwani Alisa Hussain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Comfort Perception ◽  
The Right ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Sports Activities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the perceived thermal comfort experienced by active Muslim women (AMW) wearing hijabs determined by their experience of comfort sensation while doing sports activities or regular exercises. This study also examines whether the casual hijabs which are widely used among AMW are able to supply the appropriate comfort for active purposes. Design/methodology/approach This study used the quantitative method using survey questionnaires to collect 100 primary data obtained from AMW respondents who are university students located around the Klang Valley region in Malaysia. Findings Based on the overall results, this study suggests that the common hijabs that are used for casual applications do not offer sufficient comfort to Muslim women while performing sports activities or regular exercises. Research limitations/implications The outcome of this study will help to gain a better understanding on hijab preferences and comfort experienced from the viewpoint of regular hijab users. The information will assist industries to consider the selection of the right materials when developing sportswear hijabs to provide better comfort for more AMW in the near future. The method used in this study is useful to gain information on consumer’s profile and value-added details about the discomfort aspects of hijab which are scarce in the existing literature on thermal comfort. Originality/value This study was conducted to explore the type of hijabs commonly worn by AMW while performing sports activities and to obtain their views on the perceived thermal comfort.

The impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs: an industry perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Placide Poba-Nzaou ◽  
Malatsi Galani ◽  
Sylvestre Uwizeyemungu ◽  
Arnela Ceric
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Professional Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Job Tasks ◽  
Hr Function ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to explore the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs. Design/methodology/approach The authors followed rapid review guidelines. The authors collected industry and government reports published prior and up to August 2017 in Google and Google Scholar using combination of key words: “job automation” or “work automation” with technology keywords: “artificial intelligence,” “machine learning,” etc. In total, 11 were included in this research. Findings The use of AI technologies will impact jobs in the near future as some job tasks are automated. AI is likely to substitute both, routine and nonroutine tasks. It is expected that humans and robots would work together in ways never imaginable. Changes in employability skills are expected. Because of the magnitude of these impacts on jobs, consulted reports call for concerted solutions that go beyond organizations’ and industry’s boundaries to include other relevant stakeholders. Moreover, organizations will have to rethink their human resource (HR) function to realign its expertise to the reality of AI. Practical implications In this context, the HR function will have to understand the dynamics that generate the impacts of these technologies in a workplace, to anticipate changes and actively contribute to creating an organizational environment that will facilitate the collaboration between human workers and complex digital agents, while ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws and supporting strategic organizational objectives. Originality/value This paper contributes to the debate on ongoing concerns by providing a synthesis of relevant professional literature.

scholarly journals The turning points of revenue management: a brief history of future evolution

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Seymour Yeoman ◽  
Una McMahon-Beattie
Keyword(s):  
Revenue Management ◽  
Airline Industry ◽  
Dynamic Pricing ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Turning Points ◽  
Distribution Channel ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Evolution ◽  
The Right

Purpose The primary aim of revenue management (RM) is to sell the right product to the right customer at the right time for the right price. Ever since the deregulation of US airline industry, and the emergence of the internet as a distribution channel, RM has come of age. The purpose of this paper is to map out ten turning points in the evolution of Revenue Management taking an historical perspective. Design/methodology/approach The paper is a chronological account based upon published research and literature fundamentally drawn from the Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management. Findings The significance and success to RM is attributed to the following turning points: Littlewood’s rule, Expected Marginal Seat Revenue, deregulation of the US air industry, single leg to origin and destination RM, the use of family fares, technological advancement, low-cost carriers, dynamic pricing, consumer and price transparency and pricing capabilities in organizations. Originality/value The originality of the paper lies in identifying the core trends or turning points that have shaped the development of RM thus assisting futurists or forecasters to shape the future.

scholarly journals Developing a people capability framework to promote sustainability in facility management practices

Facilities ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 450-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norliana Sarpin ◽  
Jay Yang ◽  
Bo Xia
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Statistical Data Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Right ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce a research study that aims to establish a people capability framework to promote the sustainability agenda in facilities management (FM) practices. Design/methodology/approach Through a literature review, a range of factors relating to people capabilities in the context of sustainability endeavours is identified. A questionnaire survey of industry practitioners and statistical data analysis help prioritise these people capability factors and evaluate the role played by each factor in promoting sustainability in FM practices. Findings Twenty-three people capability factors are identified as significant to the promotion of sustainability measures in FM practices. Dealing with these factors effectively can provide a sound basis for equipping FM professionals with the necessary knowledge, information on training and educational needs and the right mindset to enhance the implementation of sustainability in FM practices. Practical implications The research shows the importance of capabilities and skills in the pursuit of sustainability in professional practice. In addition, it highlights specific areas for improvement in the FM sector. Originality/value The research links the importance of sustainability with the mindset and preparedness of FM practitioners. It emphasises people capabilities, in addition to technological advancement and financial implications, in the promotion of sustainability in the building industry.

Brand Engagement in the Light of Post Content Type on the Facebook Platform in the Selected Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-31
Author(s):  
Ľudovít Nastišin ◽  
Richard Fedorko ◽  
Radovan Bačík ◽  
Martin Rigelský
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Target Audience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Brand Engagement ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Rapid Pace ◽  
Multiple Levels ◽  
The Right ◽  
Near Future ◽  
A Share

The importance of social media for business and e-commerce is growing at a rapid pace. More and more people are joining these platforms. Their effective and regular use thus becomes an important aspect for businesses and their activities. In addition, we do not assume that this trend would disappear in the near future. On the contrary, the extent to which these are expected to penetrate various spheres of lives is projected to grow. With such a forecast, the need to use the right channels of social media is inevitable - not because it is "in" or easy, but because the target audience of companies spend their time there, engaging with their favorite brands and connecting with them at multiple levels. In this environment, it is important to emphasize those indicators that show the success of branding activities on Facebook. The most basic ones we discuss in this study include Likes, Comments, and Shares. It is these indicators that tend to have different values for different types of content. That is precisely why we have decided to explore this area. These indicators also affect engagement, which we also represent as a share of the sum of Comments, Likes, and Shares over the post reach. It is logical that if we can influence any of these factors, we can also influence the resulting engagement on Facebook to a certain extent. Keywords: engagement, content type, Facebook, airlines

How HR plays its role in leadership development

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas O. Davenport
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Strategic Partner ◽  
Leadership And Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hr Function

Purpose The purpose of the article is to demonstrate the value that human resource (HR) can provide in the effectiveness of leaders and managers. Design/methodology/approach Two complementary Towers Watson studies – the 2014 Global Workforce Study (GWS) of over 32,000 employees, and the 2014 Global Talent Management & Rewards Study (TM&R) of 1,637 organizations – formed the research basis for the article. The TM&R study was fielded from April to June 2014 in 31 markets around the world and includes responses from 1,637 participating organizations in a range of industries. The GWS covers some 32,000 employees from a population of full-time employees working in large- and mid-sized organizations across a range of industries in 26 markets around the world. It was fielded online during April and May 2014. Findings A key role of HR is ensuring that the organization has the right people performing well in leadership roles at all levels. This means HR must focus attention in five key areas: job architecture, incumbent assessment, performance definition, recognition for success and building leadership capacity. It is also up to HR to dispel the notion that “soft skills” should be subordinate to “hard skills”, which are often seen as more important. In fact, soft skills are usually more difficult to master and, in our opinion, are more important – they are what leaders need to maximize performance from others. Research limitations/implications Different observers assign a variety of roles to the HR function. These range from compliance enforcer and data administrator to strategic partner and culture creator. The author believes that HR’s most important role may well be ensuring that the organization has an ample supply of leadership and management capability at every level of the enterprise. It is leaders, who envision the future and help people generate the motivation to go there, and managers, who see to it that systems, assets and processes serve their purposes efficiently, who enable the enterprise to make the most of each employee’s contribution. Practical implications In a world where technology evolution, demographic shifts and social change are rewriting the rules of the workplace, the author can expect that the role of the HR function will also continue to change. What should not change, however, is the contribution that HR makes toward building and preserving the organization’s leadership and management capacity. In this article, the author makes the case that, despite the many shifts taking place in the business terrain, HR should remain focused on this fundamental goal, acting as ally, trusted advisor and coach. Originality/value The value of this article is to provide strategic and practical advice on how HR can influence manager and leader effectiveness.

scholarly journals Lifestyle information from YouTube influencers: some consumption patterns

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Thelwall
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Information Resource ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeDespite lifestyle information needs being an important part of our daily lives, little is known about the role of common sources. Whilst magazines and television are traditional providers of lifestyle content, including for fashion, makeup, fitness and cookery, they have been partly replaced by content-creating online influencers.Design/methodology/approachTo investigate this new resource, this article analyses comments on the videos of 223 UK female lifestyle influencers on YouTube for information about possible viewing patterns.FindingsThree quarters of comments are written during the week of the video being published, consistent with videos being consumed with an information browsing function, rather than treated as an information resource to be searched when needed. Commenting on the videos of multiple influencers occurred often, suggesting that many viewers are not loyal to a single influencer. Thus, influencers seem to primarily support active scanning rather than searching for specific information. Typical viewers of UK female lifestyle influencers can therefore expect to accumulate lifestyle ideas and knowledge for potential future use in addition to gaining timely suggestions for near future routine decision-making.Practical implicationsPublic-facing information professionals, health professionals and counsellors may consider recommending selected videos or influencers to help with lifestyle concerns.Originality/valueThis is the first large scale study of content-creating influencers as a lifestyle information resource.

EDUKASI TERHADAP REMAJA DALAM PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG PENGGUNAAN GAME DENGAN BIJAK

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Ikhsan Fuady ◽  
Rangga Saptya MP
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Improper Use ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Education And Outreach ◽  
The Right ◽  
Dedicated Team ◽  
User Ratings

<p align="center"><strong>Abstrak</strong></p><p><em>Pemanfaatan game dikalangan remaja memiliki peran yang efektif sebagai wadah untuk hiburan. Tetapi pemanfaatan game tidak tepat memiliki efek samping game terhadap kehidupan sehari hari remaja, mulai dari kurang bersosialIsasi hingga perilaku kekerasan dikalangan remaja. Penyuluhan terhadap remaja bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada remaja tentang variasi game berdasarkan rating pengguna, maupun cerdas dalam manajemen penggunaan game dalam kehidupan remaja sehari hari. Pengetahuan remaja tentang varian/ragam game berdasarkan rating relatif rendah sebagaian besar pemengetahuannya tersebar pada kategori sangat rendah dan rendah yaitu sebesar 65 persen. Metode edukasi dan sosialisasi ini adalah dengan beberapa tahapan. Tahap pertaman tim pengabdian memberikan edukasi dan diskusi tentang beragam bentuk game, karakteristik, serta karakteristik pengguna game yang tepat. Selanjutnya beberapa permainan dan kuis untuk meingkatkan literasi remaja tentang pemanfaatan game secara bijak. Kegiatan penyuluhan ini mampu meningkatkan pemahaman para remaja dalam mengenali game yang baik digunakan, hal ini dapat dilihat dari peningkatan pengetahuan remaja relatif signifikan sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan.</em></p><p><strong>Kata kunci<em>:</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>Edukasi, Game, Penyuluhan </em></strong></p><p align="center"><em> </em></p><p align="center"><strong>Abstract</strong> </p><p><em>The use of games among teenagers has an effective role as a forum for entertainment. But the improper use of games has the side effects of games on the daily lives of adolescents, ranging from lack of socialization to violent behavior in adolescents. Counseling against adolescents aims to provide understanding to adolescents about the variety/variance of games based on user ratings, as well as being smart in managing game use in daily teenage life. Teenagers' knowledge about game variants/based on the rating is relatively low, most of the knowledge is spread in the very low and low categories, which is 65 percent. The method of education and outreach is by several stages. The first stage of the dedicated team provided education and discussion about various forms of games, characteristics, and characteristics of the right game user. Furthermore, some games and quizzes to improve teen literacy about game use wisely. This counseling activity can increase the understanding of teenagers in recognizing games that are well used, this can be seen from the relatively significant increase in adolescent knowledge before and after counseling.</em></p><p><strong>Keywords<em>:</em></strong><em> <strong>Education, Games, Counseling</strong></em></p>

Islamic hedging for pilgrimage funds: case of Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 328-341
Author(s):  
Rifki Ismal ◽  
Nurul Izzati Septiana
Keyword(s):  
Exchange Rate ◽  
The Other ◽  
Exchange Rate Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Rate Risk ◽  
Risk Identify ◽  
Hajj Season ◽  
The Right ◽  
Very High

Purpose The demand for Saudi Arabian real (SAR) is very high in the pilgrimage (hajj) season while the authority, unfortunately, does not hedge the hajj funds. As such, the hajj funds are potentially exposed to exchange rate risk, which can impact the value of hajj funds and generate extra cost to the pilgrims. The purpose of this paper is to conduct simulations of Islamic hedging for pilgrimage funds to: mitigate and minimize exchange rate risk, identify and recommend the ideal time, amount and tenors of Islamic hedging for hajj funds, estimate cost saving by pursuing Islamic hedging and propose technical and general recommendations for the authority. Design/methodology/approach Forward transaction mechanism is adopted to compute Islamic forward between SAR and Rupiah (Indonesian currency) or IDR. Findings – based on simulations, the paper finds that: the longer the Islamic hedging tenors, the better is the result of Islamic hedging, the decreasing of IDR/USD is the right time to hedge the hajj funds and, on the other hand, the IDR/SAR appreciation is not the right time to hedge the hajj funds. Findings Based on simulations, the paper finds that: the longer the Islamic hedging tenors, the better is the result of Islamic hedging, the decreasing of IDR/USD is the right time to hedge the hajj funds and, on the other hand, the IDR/SAR appreciation is not the right time to hedge the hajj funds. Research limitations/implications The research suggests the authority to (and not to) hedge the hajj fund, depending on economic conditions and market indicators. Even though the assessment is for the Indonesian case, other countries maintaining hajj funds might also learn from this paper. Originality/value To the best of author’s knowledge, this is the first paper in Indonesia that attempts to simulate the optimal hedging of hajj funds.

Collaborative design in public services: a wicked problem-reframing case

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Moura e Sá ◽  
Catarina Frade ◽  
Fernanda Jesus ◽  
Mónica Lopes ◽  
Teresa Maneca Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Wicked Problem ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Right

PurposeWicked problems require collaborative innovation approaches. Understanding the problem from the users' perspective is essential. Based on a complex and ill-defined case, the purpose of the current paper is to identify some critical success factors in defining the “right problem” to be addressed.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical research study was carried out in a low-density municipality (case study). Extensive data were collected from official databases, individual semi-structured interviews and a focus group involving citizens, local authorities, civil servants and other relevant stakeholders.FindingsAs defined by the central government, the problem to be addressed by the research team was to identify which justice services should be made available locally to a small- and low-density community. The problem was initially formulated using top-down reasoning. In-depth contact with citizens and key local players revealed that the lack of justice services was not “the issue” for that community. Mobility constraints and the shortage of economic opportunities had a considerable impact on the lack of demand for justice services. By using a bottom-up perspective, it was possible to reframe the problem to be addressed and suggest a new concept to be tested at later stages.Social implicationsThe approach followed called attention to the importance of listening to citizens and local organisations with a profound knowledge of the territory to effectively identify and circumscribe a local problem in the justice field.Originality/valueThe paper highlights the limitations of traditional rational problem-solving approaches and contributes to expanding the voice-of-the-customer principle showing how it can lead to a substantially new definition of the problem to be addressed.

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