Blockchain-based human resources management practices to support performance efficiency: A literature survey

Ardian Adhiatma

doi:10.18282/hrms.v4i1.3473

Ardian Adhiatma Department of Management, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Semarang 50112, Indonesia

Article ID: 3473

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/hrms.v4i1.3473

Keywords: blockchain, HRM practices, work efficiency, accuracy

Abstract

Several studies have discussed the benefits of blockchain in human resources management (HRM) policies to support the efficiency of HRM routine practices in organizations. The discussion ranges from selection and recruitment to employee separation. With the growing interest in digital application usage, research focused on utilization and effective measurement is needed. However, the existing literature review on blockchain-based HRM practices linked to cost efficiency still needs to be improved. Hence, this study aims to review current studies on blockchain human resources management systematically. This study investigates the trends in blockchain application usage in terms of practices, methodologies, and settings. This study used a literature survey and Publish or Perish software with Google Scholar and Scopus as the databases. 123 articles published in 19 journals from 2010 to 2022 were selected. This study used systematic data to reveal trends in HRM practices and qualitative inductive analysis to define relevant themes within the topic. The results show that blockchain applications for efficiency are used mainly in the recruitment and selection process, ranging from personal data verification to the quality of decision-making in skill development and maintenance. Five HRM practices have been discussed, indicating potential explorative and exploitative future research to improve the effectiveness of using blockchain in HRM practices.

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