The Impact Of Technology On Managers And Employees

Our world is inundated with technology, and with this technology comes progress, as well as stagnation, in the Human Resource field. Assessing the impact that changing technology has on managers and employees is a vital part of Human Resources, which is analyzed in a 2015 article. The article discussed how technology influences the hiring process, how it increases the knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees, and how it impacts employee-manager feedback measurements.

To begin, the hiring processes for Human Resource employees have been greatly altered due to technological innovations. With the influence of technology, there has been an influx of web-based job applications as opposed to in-person, paper copies of applications. This has mainly improved overall convenience of applying for various jobs, which could potentially increase total job applicants, but little research has been done on this thus far, per the article (Stone, Deadrick, Lukaszewski, & Johnson, 2015). Moreover, technology has allowed for more individuals with concentrated skills to be hired without the concern of distance. This enables employees to work from home or even globally, which could improve the company by ultimately providing greater information and products without such limitations. This is particularly intriguing for my future because it does not limit me to one location or to companies who are only in my area. I can reach far beyond my locale and hire individuals who best fit the company, regardless of their residency, thus overall encouraging cross-cultural education and increasing diversity in the workplace.

Secondly, technology can be used to improve the employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in the workplace, specifically in the train...

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...venience does not always imply improvements, so it is important to notice the impact such technology will have on employees and managers, regardless of which position I am in.

Decreasing social distance due to technological advancements can be acceptable when utilizing videoconferencing for convenience or for improving learning in the classroom. However, this distance can also create a sense of isolation between employees and managers in a company, as well as create impractical learning conditions for some individuals. It is important that in my future I can assess my company and determine which technologies can better it, and which ones may worsen it depending on the company culture and diversity within the company. Technology will continually evolve, but what we choose to do with this evolution is what will impact Human Resource field and all employees eternally.