Published on: April 2026
THE FUTURE OF AI-GENERATED EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING SCORES IN HR DECISION-MAKING
AKSHARA TIWARI
NITISH KUMAR
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Abstract
This research paper explores the burgeoning intersection of Affective Computing and Human Resource Management (HRM), specifically focusing on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can generate quantifiable "emotional well-being scores" for employees. As organizations pivot toward hyper-digitized, data-driven HR practices, emotional AI tools are transitioning from experimental concepts to corporate realities. These sophisticated systems analyze multi-modal data—ranging from vocal paralinguistics and micro-facial expressions to semantic writing styles and digital behavior patterns—to predict an individual's internal emotional state. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the benefits of proactive mental health intervention, the inherent risks of "emotional surveillance," and the profound ethical concerns regarding privacy and algorithmic bias. By synthesizing current literature and technological trends, the study evaluates the potential for these numerical scores to inform high-stakes HR decisions such as promotions, workload adjustments, and retention strategies. The findings conclude that while AI-generated emotional well-being scores offer a revolutionary path toward a more empathetic workplace, their utility is strictly contingent upon a framework of transparency, employee consent, and the preservation of human-centric empathy in decision-making processes.
How to Cite this Paper
TIWARI, A. (2026). The Future of AI-Generated Emotional Well-Being Scores in HR Decision-Making. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.507
TIWARI, AKSHARA. "The Future of AI-Generated Emotional Well-Being Scores in HR Decision-Making." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.507.
TIWARI, AKSHARA. "The Future of AI-Generated Emotional Well-Being Scores in HR Decision-Making." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.507.
References
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- The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Managers and Its Impact on Employee Performance (2022). MDPI - Sustainability. A foundational paper discussing the link between emotional health and organizational productivity.
- Picard, R. (2020). Affective Computing and the Future of Work. MIT Press. (Contextual reference for the origins of emotional AI).
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