The Mediating effect of Artificial Intelligence Between Globalization and Human Resource Management: Evidence from United Arab Emirates

Abstract

The increasing influence of globalization and artificial intelligence in human resource management has reshaped workforce strategies across industries, particularly within government institutions. This study aims to bridge these gaps by investigating whether AI serves as a mediator in the relationship between globalization, strategic workforce planning, and managing human resource skills in the MOI in the UAE. To achieve this objective, the study employs a quantitative research approach, utilizing structural equation modeling to analyze relationships between globalization, strategic planning, AI adoption, and HRM skills management. A stratified random sampling technique was used to collect 351 responses from MOI employees. The findings reveal several critical insights: AI has a significant positive impact on HRM skills management, globalization does not significantly influence AI adoption directly, globalization has a significant direct impact on HRM skills, and AI mediates the relationship between strategic planning and HRM skills. This study provides empirical evidence on the role of AI in HRM modernization and highlights policy recommendations for enhancing workforce skills in a globalized digital era.