Reinvigorating Human Resource Management through Cloud Computing: A Systematic Review of Literature and Bibliometric Perspective

Abstract

The landscape of elastic infrastructure of IT is reshaped by Cloud Computing, a transformative technology. Widely discussed across global enterprises, this study delves into the research contributions within the areas of Human Resource Management (HRM) from the period 2013–2023, offering a systematic review of literature to pinpoint existing gap areas and chart future research directions. The present research sourced the data from Web of science database and employs the keywords such as “Cloud computing” and HRM'' and primarily focused on the final articles published in journals. Various bibliometric parameters including the yearly distribution of the papers, status of articles and publication counts are encompassed in the research paper. Utilizing VOS viewer, co-occurrence maps of author keywords/terms, citation analysis, and bibliographic coupling were conducted. Moreover, the paper outlines forthcoming research agendas in this domain. Beyond merely identifying gaps in Cloud Computing literature, this study also examines managerial trends and interests, evaluating the potential benefits of cloud computing in HRM. The findings endeavor to assist management in integrating cloud computing into HR departments, enhancing decision-making processes. Consequently, these insights could serve as a blueprint for global managers and policymakers, particularly in the realm of information management, bolstering organizational competitive advantages through cloud computing adoption in HRM.