Less Human but More Effective?

IT and the organisation of working time

Abstract

The advent of information technology has also facilitated the organization of working time. As for now, various electronic monitoring tools and AI algorithms assist in tracking employee performance and planning schedules, making registration of working time easier and enhancing efficient planning. This paper explores the impact of the IT and the AI on working time, advocating for technology to support more human working time policies, for the benefit of both the employers and the employees. It examines EU and Hungarian legal provisions, emphasizing that the organization of working time should prioritise worker needs alongside economic considerations. The paper argues for the humanization of work, with digital tools offering potential to incorporate employee preferences into working time management, thus fostering mutually beneficial solutions.