Editor’s Note

Wondering what's in store for Human Resources in 2019?

The year ahead and beyond will clearly be the year of HR Tech. With AI, robotics, machine learning, virtual reality and other related technologies playing a great role in transforming organizations today, the future will be challenging for HR teams and businesses in general.

It has been said that as a species, we humans first shape our technologies, and then out technologies shape us. When we consider this idea in the realm of how we work and the future of work, it seems the impact of changing work tools has never been greater. With that in mind, read Ross Sedgewick’s article, Top Five Predictions For The Future Of Work In 2019 And Beyond, that puts forth Unify’s projections on how trends and technologies will influence how we work in the near and mid-term future.

Today, companies are beginning to adopt technology that automates tactical HR tasks, leaving more time for implementing strategic initiatives aimed at attracting the future workforce. But this automated technology does not create efficiency on its own. Finding success with automation for HR functions is far more complicated than simply buying compatible or effective solutions. Read Tom Lokar’s article, Five Key Considerations For HR’s Digital Transformation Success to know more on the topic.

Year 2018 was an interesting year for human resources and benefits administration. Several new and exciting trends emerged while technology continued to grow in the areas of artificial intelligence, decision support and more. What do these changes and trends mean for HR professionals and teams in 2019? Read Meisha Bochicchio’s article, Ask The Industry: HR Predictions For 2019, for more insights.

Also included in this edition are a variety of other informative articles on 2019 HR trends that will shape the organizations. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and get the insights to make the right decisions to build a high-performing workforce.
 
Wishing you a great year ahead!