Humanizing the Hyperconnected Workplace

The transition to a super-smart society, as envisioned by Society 5.0, represents a transformative approach to addressing global challenges by integrating advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, and Big Data into both digital and physical infrastructures. This paradigm shift emphasizes human-centric development, focusing on enhancing wellbeing, productivity, and sustainability while aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By fostering collaboration among private, public, and educational institutions, it aims to create a highly interconnected and innovative society that prioritizes quality of life. Moreover, the evolution to Industry 5.0 underscores the need for human-technology synergy, redefining workforce skills, and promoting sustainable and resilient business practices. These advancements promise profound impacts on education, the economy, and society, reshaping industries and improving global living standards. Humanizing the Hyperconnected Workplace highlights the transformative paradigm of the workplace within a super-smart society, emphasizing the need for adaptation at all levels, from individuals and teams to leaders and organizations. It explores the critical role of human resource management in orchestrating people strategies to sustain high performance and retain talent in an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven environment. Covering topics such as digital leadership, organizational citizenship, and upskilling workforces, this book is an excellent resource for human resource professionals, business leaders and executives, researchers, academicians, and more.