Digital HRM and Electronic HRM: which relation? A conceptual clarification with insights into sustainability through the PRISMA protocol

Paper Details

Authors: Barghini S.; Bonti M.

DOI: 10.19245/25.05.pij.11.02.1

Journal: PuntOorg International Journal

Year: 2026

Publisher: Editoriale Scientifica srl

Document Type: Article

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Cited by: 0

Abstract

The phenomenon of digitalization started a long time ago and in a short time it has entered companies by evolving their areas, including the HRM. Nowadays, there is more and more talk of the twin transition, i.e. how to become more digital and sustainable. Nevertheless, literature on the topic is in its infancy and suffers from some gaps. This article therefore aims to fill them by providing a systematization of the literature on HRM digitalization, identifying the relationship between d-HRM and e-HRM, and highlighting how this literature addresses the issue of corporate sustainability. Following the PRISMA protocol, a systematic literature review supported by some bibliometric analyses was developed to answer the research questions fully and exhaustively. This article aims to offer an interpretative framework to organizations and practitioners to better manage the digital transition and its links with sustainability. Some suggestions for future research are also provided. © 2026, Editoriale Scientifica srl. All rights reserved.

Keywords

Bibliometric analysis; Digital HRM; Electronic HRM; Sustainability; Systematic literature review

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