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Why employee experience is resurging in the era of AI

February 29, 2024

Worklife

Why employee experience is resurging in the era of AI

February 29, 2024

Photo by Celpax on Unsplash

In the race to adopt cutting-edge technologies, organizations often overlook the heartbeat of their success: their employees. The concept of employee experience certainly isn’t new, and it encompasses every interaction an employee has with their workplace, from recruitment to retirement. It’s the emotional journey that shapes their commitment, motivation and overall satisfaction, and it’s at risk of being superseded should we fail to remain intentional, mindful and employee-centered.

Along comes AI

AI certainly promises an infusion of efficiency, automation and data-driven decision-making for employers. Yet, as algorithms optimize processes, we risk losing sight of the human element. Employees aren’t just cogs in the machine; they are creative thinkers, problem solvers and collaborators, and as such, organizations should prioritize empathy and genuine connections to foster a culture where employees thrive.

If one thing is for certain, it’s that the AI era demands adaptability. Job roles are already evolving, and employees must continuously learn and reskill, with HR playing a pivotal role in that learning ecosystem. More specifically, this means equipping all employees (including frontline) with the necessary digital skills to create pathways for career transitions. By teaching employees to work symbiotically with intelligent systems, we can move to embrace AI as more of a partner than a threat.

That being said, AI algorithms learn from historical data, which may perpetuate biases. We cannot outsource our accountability to third parties. Instead, we must regularly assess our AI systems to ensure our values of equity, inclusion, belonging, diversity and action move beyond the stated word.

And let’s not forget ethics because AI’s perceived simplicity and utility may blur the demarcation lines of propriety. Researchers, policy-makers and practitioners are wrestling with these critical topics as we speak, with UNESCO releasing four values paramount to the good of individuals, societies, humanity and the environment, including:

  1. Human rights and dignity;
  2. Living in peaceful, just and interconnected societies;
  3. Ensuring diversity and inclusiveness; and
  4. Environment and ecosystem flourishing.

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In the race to adopt cutting-edge technologies, organizations often overlook the heartbeat of their success: their employees.
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