Ilenia Bua
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Ilenia Bua is a leading researcher at the intersection of human resource management and digital manufacturing, with a primary focus on the development of the “Operator 4.0” within Industry 4.0 organizations. Her seminal work, “The Role of Human Resource Practices for the Development of Operator 4.0 in Industry 4.0 Organisations: A Literature Review and a Research Agenda” (2021), has garnered 57 citations, establishing a foundational framework for understanding how novel digital technologies—such as Big Data, robotics, and the Internet of Things—transform the worker’s role on the assembly line. Bua’s major contribution lies in systematically identifying and synthesizing the critical HR practices necessary to cultivate a skilled, adaptable workforce capable of thriving alongside advanced automation. By bridging the gap between technological innovation and human capital development, her research provides actionable insights for organizations navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Her work is particularly notable for its forward-looking research agenda, which outlines key pathways for future inquiry into worker training, motivation, and well-being in digitally enhanced environments. Bua’s scholarship is essential reading for students and practitioners seeking to understand how to strategically develop human resources in an era of rapid technological change.
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