Maximizing the value of online data for HRM research: Network-based text analysis widens the scope

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The growth and popularity of social media and other online platforms offer a potentially rich data source that can enhance human resource management. Effective acquisition and analysis permit researchers to identify attitudes, developments, and trends within the sector. Attention must be paid to various ethical factors when capturing and using such data, which is naturally occurring and unstructured.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Maximizing the value of online data for HRM research: Network-based text analysis widens the scope", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 27 No. 3, pp. 13-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-03-2019-0069