ELECTRONIC-HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTOR: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Abstract

This paper gives an extensive literature review on electronic human resource management in the Nigerian public sector. The objective of the study is to have an overview of the concept of E-Hrm in relation to the Nigerian public sector, the importance of the implementation of E-Hrm, and its implication to Human resource managers, the various categories of E-HRM were analysed as well as some tools or activities of E-HRM such as E-Recruitment, E-compensation E-selection and how it affects management practice. The methodology used was a review of various online articles, theses, journals, etc. Various literatures were reviewed and different empirical research was also analysed. The effect of E-HRM as it relates to Nigeria public sector was brought to light in the analysis. The research recommends that the Nigerian public sector should focus in ensuring their employees, including human resource personnel, receive effective training in conducting electronic recruitment processes and comprehend the fundamentals of using HR software that is applicable to their particular workplace. And also, it is essential that organisational management make investments in digital practices, this will help gauge the performance of the public sector and develop more effective long-term strategies for achieving excellence. In conclusion, it was agreed that the presence of E-HRM has indeed made work activities a lot easier and beneficial in the workplace.