Alan Nankervis

RMIT University, Torrens University Australia

Papers

Total Citations

107

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About

Alan Nankervis is a leading scholar in strategic human resource management, with a particular focus on the transformative impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) on HR practices and professional competencies. His work critically examines how artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning are reshaping the HR landscape, especially within the Australian context. In his highly cited 2019 paper, “‘Are we there yet?’ Australian HR professionals and the Fourth Industrial Revolution” (79 citations), Nankervis provides a foundational analysis of how FIR technologies are fundamentally altering work and professional relationships. He extends this work in his 2022 study, “Capabilities and competencies for digitised human resource management” (28 citations), which identifies the HR functions most vulnerable to digital disruption and outlines the essential competencies—such as digital literacy and strategic agility—that current and future HR professionals must develop. Nankervis’s research is notable for its practical relevance, offering a roadmap for HR transformation in an era of rapid technological change. His contributions have been instrumental in guiding both academic discourse and professional practice, making him a key voice in the future of work and HR digitization.