COST Action CA24167 - HUMAN-IT
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION AND EXPONENTIAL HRM: CRAFTING NEXT-GEN EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE, WORKPLACE, JOB MARKET (HUMAN-IT)

Description of HUMAN-IT

The HUMAN-IT initiative addresses the profound transformations reshaping the governance of human capital in response to exponential digital technologies and complex societal challenges. As these disruptions redefine the workplace, employee experience, and global job market, HUMAN-IT seeks to develop a forward-looking, interdisciplinary approach to Human Resource Management (HRM). The Action aims to contribute to EU employment and inclusion policies and support broader societal progress aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 8 and 9).

Funded by the European Union Funded by the European Union

Funded by COST

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation.

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Areas of Expertise Relevant for the Action CA24167

HUMAN-IT Core Group Meeting

Meet our Working Groups

WG1: Digital HRM, Artificial Intelligence and HR Analytics (DHR)

The goal of WG1 is to explore and systematize the disruptive advancements related to the adoption of digital technologies into the management of human resources within organizations

WG2: Exponential Organizations, Workplace and Employee Experience (OWE)

The goal of WG2 is to study the major transformations within organizational forms and structures as
triggered by the technological singularity and major societal challenges

WG3 Metting Photo
HUMAN-IT WG3 Metting

WG3: Social Transformations, Policy and the New Job Market (SPJ)

The WG3 will to investigate the societal and macro implications of technological disruption and organizational transformations in the HRM scenario, based on an extensive gathering of stakeholder viewpoints

Join the HUMAN-IT Network

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Latest Updates

Insights, updates and evidence-based perspectives from our ongoing work

Young Researcher and Innovator Grant Spotlight: Jelena Lukić Nikolić at MES 2026

We are pleased to highlight the participation of Jelena Lukić Nikolić from Modern business school...

WG1 in Bucharest: Shaping the Future of Digital HRM and Exponential Technologies

Over two intensive and collaborative days, the #CA24167 Working Group 1 came together in #Bucharest...

WG2 in Bucharest: Turning Research Insights into Practical Impact

Over two intense and inspiring days, the Working Group 2 came together to discuss the emerging...

Day 2 of the CA24167 HUMAN-IT Core Group and WG Leadership Meeting: Planning Grant Period 2

The second day of the CA24167 HUMAN-IT Core Group and WG Leadership Meeting in Bucharest focused on...

Day 1 of the CA24167 HUMAN-IT Core Group and WG Leadership Meeting in Bucharest

The first day of the CA24167 HUMAN-IT Core Group and WG Leadership Meeting took place at the...

STSM Spotlight: From Research to Public-Sector Transformation

As part of HUMAN-IT – COST Action 24167, PhD(c) Gerta Ismailaja, member of #WG3 – Social...

WG1 Plenary Meeting: Reviewing Progress and Coordinating Year 1 Deliverables

In July 2026, #WG1 of HUMAN-IT – COST Action 24167 held its online Plenary Meeting, bringing...

STSM Spotlight: Building Research Capacity in Digital HRM and AI

We are pleased to highlight the successful completion of a Short-Term Scientific Mission...

Registration for ItAIS2026 is now open!

Registration is now open for ItAIS2026, the annual conference of ItAIS – The Italian Chapter of the...