Electronic Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Overview

Abstract

Information technology (IT) has become an integrated element of modern business world. In current years, the usage of IT in functioning human resource management (HRM) activities has amplified significantly. Electronic human resource management (EHRM) has the capability to expand managerial proficiency and elevate the role of employees as the strategic stakeholders. Swift technological advancements have turned EHRM into a considerable theoretical and professional agenda. This theoretical paper has made an investigation into the contemporary level of developments of the theoretical facts linked to EHRM. In this paper, the author has tried to review the various features of EHRM specially the scholastic perceptions around EHRM, the role of EHRM, the categories of EHRM; and the relationship of EHRM with contemporary business practices. The paper will hopefully contribute into HRM literature and regulate the value of EHRM practices, both theoretically and practically. It is also expected that this research will support the academicians and practitioners alike to have a complete representation of the contemporary issues related to EHRM.