Humanizing the Hyperconnected Workplace

The transition to a super-smart society, as envisioned by Society 5.0, represents a transformative approach to addressing global challenges by integrating advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, and Big Data into both digital and physical infrastructures. This paradigm shift emphasizes human-centric development, focusing on enhancing wellbeing, productivity, and sustainability while aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By fostering collaboration among private, public, and educational institutions, it aims to create a highly interconnected and innovative society that prioritizes quality of life. Moreover, the evolution to Industry 5.0 underscores the need for human-technology synergy, redefining workforce skills, and promoting sustainable and resilient business practices. These advancements promise profound impacts on education, the economy, and society, reshaping industries and improving global living standards. Humanizing the Hyperconnected Workplace highlights the transformative paradigm of the workplace within a super-smart society, emphasizing the need for adaptation at all levels, from individuals and teams to leaders and organizations. It explores the critical role of human resource management in orchestrating people strategies to sustain high performance and retain talent in an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven environment. Covering topics such as digital leadership, organizational citizenship, and upskilling workforces, this book is an excellent resource for human resource professionals, business leaders and executives, researchers, academicians, and more.

Parinya Nakpathom is Dean of Burapha University International College and Instructor of Holistic Health and Wellness Management. He earned Bachelor's Degree in Arts (Thai) from Burapha University in 2005, followed by a Master's Degree in International Hospitality and Hotel Management from the University of Western Sydney, Australia in 2008. In 2018, He has completed his Doctoral Degree in Management from Silpakorn University, Thailand. Since 2012, he has been contributing to academia as a lecturer at Burapha University International College. In 2021, he was appointed as an assistant Professor in Business Administration. His research interests encompass Tourism, Hospitality, Service, and Tourist attraction. Over the years, he has had the privilege of being a guest speaker more than 100 times in public organizations, private companies, and universities, both in Thailand and abroad.

Kannapat Kankaew is currently an Assistant Professor at Burapha University International College. He received Doctor of Public Administration majoring in Human Resources Management. Before his 12 years as an academic professional, he worked in the aviation industry for over 10 years. He has published and participated in International Conferences reputed journals. He also published chapters in edited books, being a books editor, and examiner for Ph.D. and Master students in both national and international institutions. And he was dedicated as an editorial board, associate editor, and reviewer for various domestic and international journals.

Lecturer of Global Business Entrepreneurship Program, International College, Burapha University and Executive Director, Institute of Aviation and Aerospace Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok