The integration of artificial intelligence in human resource management for sustainable workplaces: Exploring its impact, opportunities, and ethical challenges

The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Resource Management (HRM) is a revolutionary change in organizational operation. This paper examines how AI is revolutionizing HRM based on thematic analysis of twenty peer-reviewed articles between 2021 and 2024. It answers three key questions: how AI changes HR practices, its function in advancing sustainability, and the ethical and psychological issues it poses. Results show that AI improves recruitment, performance management, and strategic workforce planning with automation and predictive analytics. AI also supports environmental and social sustainability with the use of paperless, inclusive recruitment, and remote working. The implementation of AI, however, brings with it new issues like algorithmic bias, technostress, and expanded workplace monitoring, which undermine employee well-being and trust. The research emphasizes the necessity of hybrid governance structures that blend algorithmic accuracy with human judgment to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability. It concludes that sustainable integration of AI in HRM necessitates striking a balance between technological progress and ethical considerations along with human values. The work adds to the unfolding discussion on digital transformation in HRM, presenting insights into how organizations can ethically deploy AI to create inclusive, resilient, and future-oriented workplaces.