1st Edition

Digital HRM and Emerging Technologies

Edited By Shuja Iqbal Copyright 2026
278 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

278 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Digital HRM and Emerging Technologies looks at the transformative impact of digital technologies on recruitment, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and global workforce management. The book first defines the digital transformation era and the changes that have impacted workplaces today, including the rise of remote and hybrid work environments. It then covers a range of advanced... Read more

1: Introduction to HRM in the Digital Age

Shuja Iqbal

2: Digital Technologies Reshaping Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

Komal Khalid

3: Learning and Development in the Digital Era

Ahmed Abdul Hameed, Ambreen Jabeen Shah, and Arqam Javed Kayani

4: Performance Management in a Tech-Driven World

Saima Aftab

5: Enhancing Employee Engagement in the Digital Workplace

Shumaila Naz, Mohsin Ehsan Niazi, and Ambreen Jabeen Shah

6: The Evolution of Employee Expectations

Shuja Iqbal

7: Adapting HR Strategies to Remote Work and Flexible Arrangements

Shumaila Naz and Mohsin Ehsan Niazi

8: Globalization, Connectivity, and HRM

Muhammad Aamir Shafique Khan and Muneeb Ali

9: Strategic Human Resource Management in the Digital Age

Zuhaib Zafar, Imran Khan, and Shoaib Zafar

10: Conclusion: Navigating the Future of HRM and Digital Transformation: An Alignment to Sustainable Development

Shamim Akhtar

Biography

Shuja Iqbal holds a Ph.D. in management science and engineering from Jiangsu University, China. He is an Associate Professor at Shandong Xiehe University, Jinan, China, and an emerging researcher, journal reviewer, editor, and enthusiastic teacher.

Digital HRM and Emerging Technologies’ is a timely contribution to the field of human resource management. This book offers a comprehensive and research-driven exploration of how digital transformation is reshaping HRM theory and practice. Beginning with a strong conceptual foundation in digital HRM, the chapters systematically examine critical functions such as recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and employee engagement in technology-driven workplaces. The book is valuable in its treatment of remote work, flexible arrangements, globalization, and shifting employee expectations issues that are critical to contemporary and future organizations. Of particular significance is the concluding focus on aligning digital HRM with sustainable development, highlighting the role of HR in fostering long-term organizational resilience and responsible innovation. Overall, this book serves as an essential reference for researchers, educators, HR professionals, and policymakers seeking to navigate and lead human resource management in the digital age.

Prof. Abdul Karim Khan (Ph.D.), Professor of HRM/Organizational Behavior, College of Business and Economics, United Arab Emirates University, UAE

As a professor of HRM and Organizational Behavior, I am thoroughly impressed by the scope and depth of this book ‘Digital HRM and Emerging Technologies’. The contents of the book reveal a masterfully structured journey through the most pressing topics in the HRM today. It successfully bridges foundational theory with the practical imperatives of the digital age, offering clear, actionable insights into everything from AI-driven recruitment to fostering engagement in a dispersed workforce. This is an essential, forward-thinking guide that will undoubtedly equip both current and future HR leaders with the strategic mindset and tools needed to navigate and shape the future of work. Highly recommended for students, experts and leaders of modern HR.

Prof. Farooq Anwar (Ph.D.), Professor of HRM/Organizational Behavior, Pro-Vice Chancellor, NUR International University, Lahore, Pakistan