The amount of research into big data and emerging technology has grown in recent years – but what does it mean for HR? This article reviewed the state-of-play around research and emerging ideas on the topic. 

CIPD member content

This content is only available for CIPD members

More on this topic

Bitesize research
How to start using AI as an HRM assistant

An exploration of how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be used effectively to support human resource management

For Members
Bitesize research
Key elements of day-to-day HR practice

Researchers investigate the daily obstacles faced by HR practitioners when trying to work proactively rather than reactively

For Members
Factsheets
HR shared services

Understand the principles of shared services, how they work, and the benefits they can bring to an organisation

Latest Bitesize research

Bitesize research
Using algorithms to make decisions ethically and responsibly

Algorithms can help speed decisions and help organisations to operate more efficiently or profitably, but what are the pitfalls particularly from an ethical perspective?

For Members
Bitesize research
Role ambiguity can lead to bullying but supportive leadership helps

How might role ambiguity lead to workplace bullying and what is the impact of leadership support in negating this effect?

For Members
Bitesize research
How to start using AI as an HRM assistant

An exploration of how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be used effectively to support human resource management

For Members
Bitesize research
Pay cuts as an alternative to redundancies

When cost savings are required, what is the impact of making pay cuts instead of redundancies?

For Members
All Bitesize research