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Research Article

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Digital Human Resources: Literature Review and Research Prospects

DOI
https://doi.org/10.65231/ijmr.v2i1.89
Submitted
December 10, 2025
Published
2026-01-31

Abstract

Comprehensive digitalization is profoundly changing people's production, life, work and learning styles. The rapid development of the digital economy also prompts enterprises to carry out profound digital transformation. Human resources work is an important part that affects the organizational structure and business activities of enterprises. Digital human resources has become an important factor for the success of enterprise transformation. Scholars at home and abroad have conducted in-depth research on the definition and characteristics, mode mechanisms, risk countermeasures, etc. of digital human resources. Therefore, this article will sort out and look forward to the concept characteristics and the current status of research and development at home and abroad.

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