HUMAN-CENTRIC AUTOMATION: BRIDGING TALENT MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRY 5.0 FOR A RESILIENT WORKFORCE

Abstract

In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, organizations are grappling with the challenge of integrating automation technologies while preserving and enhancing the human element of their workforce. As automation continues to reshape industries, businesses must prioritize reskilling and upskilling employees to ensure they are prepared to thrive in a future of human-centric automation (Chui, Manyika & Miremadi, 2016).This article explores the convergence of Industry 5.0, which emphasizes human-machine collaboration, with modern talent management strategies. Industry 5.0 moves beyond the automation focus of Industry 4.0, aiming to create environments where human creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability work alongside advanced technologies (Makridakis, 2017& Naudé, 2020).