AI and the Future of Talent: Strategic Workforce Intelligence for Industry 5.0 explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping human resource management, organizational culture, and talent development. The book examines the evolution of Industry 5.0, where humans and machines collaborate to build intelligent, inclusive, and sustainable workplaces. It covers AI-driven recruitment, people analytics, digital twins, emotional AI, and immersive training systems.

Special focus is given to ethics, diversity, employee well-being, and inclusive leadership. Blending research, case studies, and practical insights, this book is a comprehensive guide for understanding how AI is transforming workforce intelligence while keeping human values at its core.

Dr. Ganesh V. Radhakrishnan is a senior academic and policy expert with over 40 years of experience across academia, industry, and government. He holds a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad and an MBA from IIM Kozhikode.

He specializes in economic regulation, infrastructure finance, and the application of AI in logistics and public systems. Dr. Radhakrishnan has held senior academic positions at KIIT University, MIT-WPU, and Jindal Global Business School.

He is a former PwC leader and has advised on projects across Asia and Africa. His work focuses on the intersection of technology and governance, with recent emphasis on AI-driven digital ecosystems and the socio-economic impact of innovation.

Dr. Kamal Upreti is a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan, and an Associate Professor at Christ University, Delhi-NCR. He is a Gold Medalist in M.Tech and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science. He has been ranked among the top 2% scientists globally by Stanford University (2024).

With over 15 years of experience, he has authored more than 160 research papers, 45+ books, and holds 50+ patents. His research areas include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Healthcare Analytics.

He has secured multiple government-funded research projects, served as a guest editor for leading journals, and contributed significantly to academic-industry collaborations across India, Japan, and Taiwan.

Dr. Agnieszka Gora Blaszczykowska is a Judge at the Supreme Court of Poland and a Professor at the War Studies University in Warsaw. She has over two decades of judicial experience, having previously served at the Warsaw Voivodeship Administrative Court and the Regional Court in Częstochowa.

She holds a habilitation in law and has taught at leading academic institutions in Poland and abroad, including Jindal Global University, India. Her areas of expertise include civil procedure, EU law, and judicial independence.

Dr. Gora Blaszczykowska has authored over 50 publications, including authoritative commentaries on Poland’s Code of Civil Procedure and edited volumes on judicial enforcement and reform. She is widely recognised for her comparative approach to judicial reasoning and her advocacy for human rights, transparency, and legal modernisation. She is regarded as a leading voice on the role of courts in applying EU law and safeguarding constitutional values in Eastern Europe.

Prof. Sonali Gaur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies with over 11 years of experience in the education sector. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. and holds an MBA with a specialization in Human Resource Management and a minor in Marketing, along with a BBA (General).

She has published research papers in national, international, ABDC, and Scopus-indexed journals and has also presented papers at various international conferences.

Her areas of interest include Human Resource Management, Training and Development, Performance Management, Consumer Behaviour, Advertising, and Brand Management. She has also held key responsibilities such as event coordinator, student mentor, and counsellor, contributing actively to academic and institutional development.

Prof. Rituraj Jain is an Assistant Professor at Marwadi University, Rajkot, with over 22 years of academic and research experience. He specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Big Data.

He has authored and edited more than 60 research papers and several books, including contributions to IGI Global. His work is widely published in Scopus- and Web of Science (WoS)-indexed journals.

Prof. Jain’s interdisciplinary research focuses on AI applications in smart cities, drug discovery, and intelligent healthcare. He is known for integrating cutting-edge technologies with practical solutions in both academic and industry-focused projects.

Chapter 1. Revolutionizing HR Management Through AI: Trends and Challenges
Bhanumathi P. and Hemavathi G.P.

Chapter 2. Core Technologies in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing: Enabling Predictive Analytics for Industry 5.0
Rekha Kaushik, Supriya Aggarwal, Arpit Chauhan and Tanush Lukha

Chapter 3. Digital Twin of the Workforce: AI-Driven Simulation and Forecasting for Strategic Talent Management
Agnieszka Góra-Błaszczykowska and G.V. Radhakrishnan

Chapter 4. Advanced People Analytics and Organizational Network Analysis
Soumojit Maitra, Susmit Ray, Rohit Biswas, Piyal Roy and Cheku Dorji

Chapter 5. AI-Powered Recruitment: Smart Sourcing and Resume Screening
Niyati Dhamecha, Divya Kavathiya, Mitesh Patel, Tejas Chauhan and Rachit Adhvaryu

Chapter 6. Reimagining Responsible Talent Acquisition Through Artificial Intelligence for Building Inclusive and Sustainable Workforces
Ashish Sharma, Nausheen Khilji, Rakesh Saxena and M. Muruganandam

Chapter 7. Biases to Belongingness: Role of AI in Diversity and Equity
Ritika Uttam and Oshin Dixit

Chapter 8. Metaverse and Immersive AI for Workforce Training and Experience
G.V. Radhakrishnan and Agnieszka Góra-Błaszczykowska

Chapter 9. Redefining Human Capital through AI: A Framework for Reskilling and Upskilling in Industry 5.0
Gagandeep Singh, Jasdeep Singh Walia and Priya Mandiratta

Chapter 10. The Rise of Emotional Intelligence in Employee Experience Management
Om Prakash Suthar, Yogeshwar Prajapati and Rahul Bhandari

Chapter 11. Workforce Intelligence in the Era of Industry 5.0 & AI: Reprogramming Skills Transforming Culture and Advancing Sustainability through the AI-Integrated Enterprise
Prachita Patil, Ruchi Chaudhary, Saket Narendra Bansod and Sushil Gadekar

Chapter 12. Mental Health Analytics in the Workplace: Leveraging AI and Big Data for Proactive Wellbeing and Talent Sustainability
Chandraparsad, Kay Thi Kyaw, Rituraj Jain and Aung Kyaw Zin

Chapter 13. Sentiment Analysis and Emotional AI in Employee Experience
Susmit Ray, Soumojit Maitra, Piyal Roy, Amitava Podder and Cheku Dorji

Chapter 14. Proactive Burnout Prevention: Psychosocial Insights and Well-being Monitoring in Industry 5.0
Nandini

Chapter 15. AI in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Shreya Gupta, Ranit Banik and Sanchita Ghosh