11/01/2026

Need to Adopt Partnership Approach To Transform IR in AI Era

Need to Adopt Partnership Approach To Transform IR in AI Era
As Artificial Intelligence moves from experimental phases into large-scale workforce deployment, the traditional dynamics between employers and employees are undergoing a profound evolution. In this exclusive interview, B.S. Dagar outlines how organisations can responsibly navigate AI adoption, shift from reactive to predictive Industrial Relations (IR), and leverage continuous upskilling to turn technological disruption into a powerful catalyst for collaborative, human-centric workplace growth.

AI is moving from experimentation to large-scale deployment across industries. How do you see this transformation changing the fundamental relationship between employers and employees, and what should organisations be doing now to prepare for this shift?

BS Artificial Intelligence is not merely a technological change; it represents a transformation in the relationship between organisations and their workforce. Traditionally, employers managed people primarily through supervision, policies, and hierarchical decision-making. In the AI era, however, the relationship will increasingly be driven by data, transparency, continuous learning, and collaboration. This shift has significant implications for Industrial Relations.

As AI becomes embedded in business processes, employees will expect greater clarity on how technology affects their jobs, performance evaluations, career growth, and employment security. Employers, on the other hand, will seek higher productivity, greater agility, and faster decision-making through AI-enabled systems....

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B.S. Dagar

is Vice President & Group Head - ER, CSR & EHS at JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. With over 31 years of experience in HR and Employee Relations, he has played a strategic leadership role in Workplace Governance, Industrial Harmony, and Behavioural Risk Management, and has received multiple professional recognitions.

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B.S. Dagar

is Vice President & Group Head - ER, CSR & EHS at JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. With over 31 years of experience in HR and Employee Relations, he has played a strategic leadership role in Workplace Governance, Industrial Harmony, and Behavioural Risk Management, and has received multiple professional recognitions.

November 2026

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