“A study on the impact of digitization on human resource (HR) functions: Hr professionals' perspective”

Abstract

In this era of technological advancement, every field is transforming itself towards digitalization. HR has also undergone this change and have become strategic partners in business. Digital information such as HR portal's, web-based system, web-applicant testing etc are key drivers of the system. HR is making use of data by collecting, storing, updating and interpreting it for decision making. This paper studies the impact of digitization on various HR functions such as recruitment, learning and development, performance management and compensation. The paper would also analyze the effect of digitization on cost, internal and external communication, decision-making ability, time effectiveness, employee participation and engagement, consistency, compliance & human intervention. A primary survey of HR professional's in Mumbai will be conducted and a quantitative and qualitative research methodology would be adapted for the study.