Artificial Intelligence and job design : insights from JD-R theory
Start Date
21-2-2025 9:35 AM
End Date
21-2-2025 10:05 AM
Description
In this keynote, Prof. Bakker will explore the profound implications of generative Al technologies, such as OpenAl's ChatGPT, on job design and their alignment with the Job Demands Resources (JD-R) theory. As Al continues to transform workplaces, it introduces both opportunities and challenges for employees and organizations. Generative Al tools are redefining job roles by automating routine tasks, fostering creativity, and enhancing communication. These innovations affect job demands by reducing repetitive workloads while simultaneously creating new cognitive and social challenges. On the other hand, these technologies also serve as valuable job resources, offering immediate feedback, facilitating problem-solving, and supporting employee engagement. By applying the JD-R framework, we can examine how organizations can strategically balance these demands and resources to maximize employee well-being and performance in an Al driven work environment. The goal is to provide actionable insights into how organizations can harness the potential of Al to redesign jobs in ways that promote employee well-being, sustainability, and growth.
Speaker
Prof Arnold BAKKER
Professor, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Arnold B. Bakker is professor of Work & Organizational Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands. He is the chair of the Center of Excellence for Positive Organizational Psychology, and holds distinguished visiting professorships in South Africa, Croatia, and Hong Kong. Bakker is fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology, and the International Association of Applied Psychology. He is an expert regarding occupational health and well-being, and his research interests include JD-R theory, job crafting, playful work design, the work-family interface, burnout, and work engagement. Bakker is one of the most-cited scientists in the world (top-200 across all disciplines). Since 2014, he has continuously been included in Thomson Reuters' list of "The World's Most Influential Scientific Minds".
Document Type
Keynote speech
Recommended Citation
Bakker, A. (2025, February 21). Artificial Intelligence and job design: Insights from JD-R theory. Keynote speech presented at the International Conference and Workshop on Health and Well-being in the Digital Era. Lingnan University, Hong Kong.
Artificial Intelligence and job design : insights from JD-R theory
In this keynote, Prof. Bakker will explore the profound implications of generative Al technologies, such as OpenAl's ChatGPT, on job design and their alignment with the Job Demands Resources (JD-R) theory. As Al continues to transform workplaces, it introduces both opportunities and challenges for employees and organizations. Generative Al tools are redefining job roles by automating routine tasks, fostering creativity, and enhancing communication. These innovations affect job demands by reducing repetitive workloads while simultaneously creating new cognitive and social challenges. On the other hand, these technologies also serve as valuable job resources, offering immediate feedback, facilitating problem-solving, and supporting employee engagement. By applying the JD-R framework, we can examine how organizations can strategically balance these demands and resources to maximize employee well-being and performance in an Al driven work environment. The goal is to provide actionable insights into how organizations can harness the potential of Al to redesign jobs in ways that promote employee well-being, sustainability, and growth.