A study on innovative human resources practices in digital era in education institution

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In many facets of business, including human resource management, digital transformation has become an unavoidable phenomenon. In order to effectively accomplish organizational goals, the use of digitization in organizations necessitates a focus on improving human resources’ abilities and expertise. Another issue facing the globe is sustainable development, and this study investigates how digital transformation impacts HRM practices. This article looks at the potential difficulties encountered throughout the implementation process as well as the significance of digital transformation in enhancing the efficacy of human resources. Digital transformation makes it possible to automate a number of repetitive tasks, including managing employee data, paying salaries, and providing benefits. This greatly lowers the amount of manual labour and the possibility of human error. Furthermore, the use of technology like artificial intelligence and data analytics makes it possible to make data-driven decisions more quickly and intelligently, as well as to hire people more effectively. However, there are a number of challenges facing this transformation process, such as employee reluctance to change, issues

integrating current digital technologies, and data security risks. Fears of losing one’s career or having trouble adjusting to new technologies are common causes of resistance to change. Technical difficulties often arise while coordinating the company’s several systems and protecting employee data from online attacks. In the midst of all of this, striking a balance between human interaction and technical efficiency is still crucial. Businesses may capitalize on the advantages of digital transformation in human resource management by confronting and overcoming these challenges, resulting in a more efficient, flexible, and forward-thinking workplace. This study will be a report card of digital transformation. Descriptive analysis through literature review (journals, conference proceedings, Ph.D. theses, dissertations, presentations, and articles) involves exploration and in-depth understanding of a phenomenon or topic. The structured questionnaire used in the primary survey is a standardized tool for gathering data from a sample of individuals. It is designed to measure the impact of various factors as well as analyze the effects on human resources’ perception regarding digitalization involvement in the education industry. The purpose of this study is to determine how digital transformation affects HRM strategies, specifically in the education sector, where the transition from traditional to digital education has resulted in notable changes.

Keywords– Traditional era vs. digital era, Digital transformation, human resources, effects, and government initiatives.

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