Tech industry analysts and observers are saying the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the pace of “digital transformation” in companies by five to seven years. And they are saying many of these changes — including those brought about by the shift to remote work — are here to stay.
In areas like e-commerce and customer service, the focus on digital transformation has been mostly positive, as retailers have upped their game by creating digital experiences that keep consumers engaged on shopping websites and with AI-fueled chat bots that replace customer service agents.
But as HR rushes to transform its operations through automation, we need to ask ourselves an important question, and keep asking it again and again as we forge ahead in this increasingly digital world: Are we doing enough to foster human connection?
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