Employee Performance Research Trends in the Digitalization Era: Bibliometric Approach and Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Research Aims: This study aims to analyze research trends on employee performance in the digitalization era using a bibliometric approach and a systematic literature review. Design/methodology/approach: The study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) combined with bibliometric analysis. Data were collected from the Scopus database using the PRISMA framework, resulting in 40 selected articles. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOS viewer to map publication trends, keyword networks, and dominant research themes. Research Findings: The findings indicate that research on employee performance in the digital era has increased significantly in recent years. The analysis shows that employee performance is frequently associated with digital transformation, human resource management, job satisfaction, transformational leadership, and artificial intelligence. The results also reveal that studies in this field are developing in a multidisciplinary manner and are globally distributed, with strong contributions from Asian countries. Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the development of employee performance research in the digital era by integrating bibliometric and systematic review approaches. It contributes to the literature by identifying research trends, dominant themes, and gaps for future studies, particularly in the context of digital transformation and human resource management. Keywords: Employee Performance, Digital Era, Digital Transformation, Human Resource Management, Bibliometric Analysis, Systematic Literature Review.