The Transformation of Human Resource Management in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities in Building a Sustainable Future Workforce
American Journal of Economics and Business Management,
Vol. 8 No. 5 (2025): May
Abstract
Amid the accelerating pace of digital transformation, Human Resource Management (HRM) has emerged as a critical strategic element in building a sustainable future workforce, facing new challenges while leveraging promising opportunities. In this context, the present study aims to explore the types and significance of digital transformation technologies necessary for designing HR systems and to examine the extent to which this transformation enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of HRM, as a fundamental pillar in the strategic planning of economic units. Inspired by the study's title, “The Transformation of Human Resource Management in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities in Building a Sustainable Future Workforce”, the researcher seeks to explore how digital transformation fosters coordination and integration between HR systems and HR functions, such as workforce planning, performance evaluation, and decision-making related to recruitment and training. Building on the research problem, the study develops a hypothetical model to clarify the nature of the relationships and mutual effects between the variables of digital transformation, HR systems design, and HRM within the strategic framework of the economic unit.
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- Ahmed, M. F. A. R. (2021). Digital transformation in universities: An analytical vision in light of some administrative models. Arab Educators Association Journal, Issue 19. Retrieved from https://eij.journals.ekb.eg
- Al-Barr, A. M. (2017). Digital transformation technologies. Retrieved from https://www.itu.int/en/itunews/Documents/2017/2017-05/
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Ahmed, M. F. A. R. (2021). Digital transformation in universities: An analytical vision in light of some administrative models. Arab Educators Association Journal, Issue 19. Retrieved from https://eij.journals.ekb.eg
Al-Barr, A. M. (2017). Digital transformation technologies. Retrieved from https://www.itu.int/en/itunews/Documents/2017/2017-05/
Al-Dhafiri, F. M. (2021). Educational digital transformation: A new educational model. International Association for E-Learning Journal, College of Education, Kuwait University, Issue 3, Vol. 1.
Al-Hadi, M. M. (2018). The digital revolution: Digital transformation and new business models. Egyptian Journal of Information “Compunit”, Egyptian Society for Information Systems and Computer Technology (ESISACT), Issue 21, pp. 9–23.
Al-Hamdani, B. H. (2015). Media education and digital literacy. 1st ed., Wael Publishing House, Amman, Jordan.
Ali, O. A. S. (2013). Digital transformation in Egyptian universities: An analytical study. Journal of the Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Issue 37, Part 2, pp. 523–573.
Al-Shamayleh, M. A., et al. (2015). Media and communication technology. 1st ed., Al-Ihsar Scientific Publishing and Distribution, Amman.
Baris, A. K., & Jabr, W. Q. (2021). Digital transformation technology and its impact on improving strategic performance of banks – A survey study of the opinions of a sample of private bank managers in Karbala Governorate. Iraqi Journal of Administrative Sciences, College of Administration and Economics, University of Karbala, Vol. 16, No. 65.
El-Haroun, M. M. S., & Barakat, A. A. A. (2019). Requirements of digital transformation in general secondary education schools in Egypt. Journal of the Faculty of Education, Benha University, Issue 120, Vol. 5.
Hammad, M. M. M. (2020). The role of digital transformation in improving employee performance: A field study on the Egyptian Drug Trading Company. Scientific Journal for Financial and Administrative Studies and Research, Vol. 7, No. 2.
Mehri, S., & Ben Jameh, B. (2011). The digital library. 1st ed., Baha Eddin Publishing, Constantine.
Ramoud, R. A. (2021). Digital transformation and adaptive e-learning. Journal of the Faculty of Education, Damietta University, Egypt, Issue 78.
Sadouqi, G., Si Tayeb, H. R., & Ali, A. (2021). The reality and importance of digital transformation and automation. Arāʾ Journal for Economic and Administrative Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2, University Center of Aflou, Algeria, pp. 99–109.
Shaalan, M. A. H. (2016). Governance of digital transformation in Saudi Vision 2030. Al-Muhandis Journal, Saudi Council of Engineers, Issue 99, Dhu al-Qi'dah 1437 AH.
Zeidan, A. (2021). Digital transformation in higher education institutions: An evaluative study of opportunities and challenges – Al-Azhar University as a model. Journal of the Faculty of Islamic Studies for Girls, Al-Azhar University.
Hashem, A. H. (2020). Human Resource Management. Baghdad: Dar Wael.
Al-Hiti, M. J. (2020). Strategic Human Resource Management. Baghdad: Dar Al-Kutub Al-Ilmiya.
Abbas, A. R. (2003). Human Resource Management: A Behavioral Approach. Amman: Dar Al-Hamed.
Schuler, R. S. (2015). Human Resource Management (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2014). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Ivancevich, J. M. (1998). Human Resource Management (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Dessler, G. (2013). Human Resource Management (13th ed.). Pearson Education.
Ivancevich, J. M. (2018). Human Resource Management (12th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Wright, P. M. (2011). Human Resource Role and Effectiveness. Journal of Management, 37(1), 89–98.
Rucce, M., Bassi, L., & Morden, T. (2018). Strategic Human Resources Planning. South-Western Cengage Learning.
DeCenzo, D. A., & Robbins, S. P. (2019). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (12th ed.). Wiley.
Templeton, G. F. (2020). Strategic Human Resource Management and Organizational Performance. Journal of Business Strategy, 41(2), 130–135.
Dessler, G. (2023). Human Resource Management (16th ed.). Pearson Education.
Bratton, J., & Gold, J. (2003). Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice (3rd ed.). Palgrave Macmillan.
Dessler, G. (2003). Human Resource Management (9th ed.). Prentice Hall.