Big data and human resource management: paving the way toward sustainability

Abstract

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the influence of big data (BD) on human resource management (HRM). It defines how these data can be a useful tool in the decision-making process of companies’ human resources to obtain a sustainable competitive advantage.Design/methodology/approachThis paper emphasizes the need to develop a holistic approach to emphasize these relations. Starting from these observations, the document proposes empirical research employing Eurostat data to test the benefits of BD in HRM decisions that optimize the relationship between training, productivity, and well-being.FindingsThe findings estimate HRM decisions and their impact in a broader macroeconomic and microeconomic perspective.Originality/valueBD research is emerging as a crucial discipline in human resources. To overcome this problem, the paper develops an analysis of the literature on cleaner production and sustainability context; it creates a conceptual framework to clarify whether the existing studies consider the growing intensity of BD on human resources.

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“…By using advanced data analysis algorithms, organisations can process the collected information quickly and efficiently, thus enabling more timely and evidence-based decision-making. This helps organisations to reduce the risk of errors in decision-making and improve the accuracy of their business strategies, which in turn can improve overall performance, as noted in previous research (Abubakar et al, 2019;Chatterjee et al, 2023;Farida & Setiawan, 2022;Gravili et al, 2023;Keshavarz et al, 2021;Yallop & Seraphin, 2020).…”

Big Data Analysis in Human Resources Decision Making: Optimizing Workforce Management

“…Utilizing extensive data analysis in the employee recruitment process can speed up finding the best talent that matches the company's qualifications (Gravili et al, 2023). HR doesn't deal with big data or have access to much data to analyze (Xie, 2020).…”

“…Workforce management is becoming a key focus for organizations seeking to understand, optimize, and manage their human resources more effectively (Halim et al, 2022). In this context, Big Data emerges as a promising solution to improve human resources (HR) decision-making by providing deep insights based on large-scale and complex data analysis (Gravili et al, 2023). Big Data, which refers to large, diverse, and high-velocity data volumes, offers new opportunities to detail and understand workforce dynamics holistically (Xie, 2020).…”