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Human Capital Analytics
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Human Capital Analytics

by Deepa Gupta, Mukul Gupta, Pawan Budhwar, Jim Westerman, Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj, Balamurugan Balusamy
July 2025
Intermediate to advanced
416 pages
10h 52m
English
Wiley-Scrivener
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18The Digital Transformation of HRM: Comparing Traditional and Technology-Based Practices

Pardeep Kaur

University School of Applied Management, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India

Abstract

In traditional times, organizations are doing various administrative tasks manually, which uses a lot of time and paperwork. In today’s times, it is not possible to handle everything manually because of complicated business processes. Upgrading technology will bring about a big revolution in every aspect of organizations, including human resource management and its practices. With the advent of digital technologies, organizations gain the potential to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of various HR practices, with less paperwork, and virtual meetings, which leads to less time wastage and more productivity. This study aims to explore the digital transformation of HRM and compare traditional and modern technology-based HRM practices. Moreover, this study focuses on potential risks, challenges faced by modern technology-based HRM practices, and major concerns related to digital transformation.

Keywords: Technology, digital transformation, HRM practices, administrative tasks

18.1 Introduction

The current period is known as the “digital age,” and digital transformation has become a global consensus among enterprises. 5G, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, IoT, blockchain, and other technologies have become the driving and enabling forces of work [1]. One of the ...

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