5 challenges
Apart from these challenges, there are a number of challenges related to Al and robotics in the workplace as well. Here's a few of them.
1. Legal aspects
From driverless cars to intelligent production machines, the question remains: if something goes wrong with a robot, who is responsible?
2. Change management
For a long time, Al and robots have been predicted to 'take over people's jobs'. However, that really isn't the case anymore. In fact, they support faster, more efficient, and more substantiated decision making. This mental shift will take some time to fully develop. A carefully managed transition and good communication are key.
3. Ethical aspects
The 'ratings' logic of apps like TripAdvisor can be expanded to recruitment of consultants and job applicants as well. But the question is whether that's actually allowed, not only in terms of privacy but ethics as well. How far can and should we go?
4. Learning on the job
Working with an exoskeleton, or with robots or Al in general, has a major impact on people's on-the-job learning and training. This needs to be carefully considered as well.
5. Taking a proactive approach
While huge technological progress is being made, the HR department- and other departments as well - needs to be willing to not only work with it, but fully embrace it as well. Involving the business in the discussion is essential. Whereas HR is currently using technology for mainly administrative purposes, it needs to think about new ways to make the most of the presented opportunities. This requires a proactive rather than a reactive approach.
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