Investigating research in human resource analytics through the lens of systematic literature review

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In today’s data-driven society, most organizations use data to streamline their processes and achieve greater efficiencies. Human resource management is also affected by this new management style. Human Resource Analytics (HRA) is a novel and emerging method for enhancing human resource management. Due to the novelty of this field, few studies have been published in HRA. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the primary research area of Human Resources Analytics (HRA) and to identify the research gaps. METHODS: This paper employs a systematic literature review methodology and bibliometric approach to analyze 91 pieces of academic literature published between 2008 and 2022. The exclusion and inclusion criteria of the PRISMA framework were used to select the publications. Descriptive analysis, citation analysis, three field plot analysis, and level of study analysis were some of the analysis techniques used. RESULTS: The findings showed that there has been an increase in interest in HRA recently, with most of the research coming from India. Additionally, it was found that most research are carried out at the organisational level. The main areas of research are awareness and comprehension of HRA, HRA software, HRA applications, and barriers to HRA adoption in companies. The primary study needs were determined to include post-implementation effects, an examination of industry acceptance of HRA, and factors influencing the adoption of HRA successfully. CONCLUSION: This paper makes distinctive contribution to the body of knowledge on human resource analytics while also opening up fresh directions for in-depth investigation into the use of human resource analytics in businesses.