Case of Moroccan Human Resources Management in the Digital Era: Bibliometric data and systematic review of digital capital, application domains, positive impacts, limits, and perspectives

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Abstract

This systematic review and bibliometric analysis aims to synthesize findings on digital transformation within the Moroccan human resources landscape. A comprehensive literature review (2010-2025) was conducted, focusing on the intersection of human resources and digital technologies in Morocco. Data were extracted from databases, official government websites, and published documents using relevant search keywords. In total, 3294 documents were recorded, including 28 from Morocco. The analysis reveals a widespread integration of digital technologies across diverse Moroccan sectors, including administration, education, finance, healthcare, agriculture, climatology, and urban development. Notably, the administration sector exhibits a prominent adoption of digital tools for HRM. These technologies, encompassing enterprise resource planning, big data analytics, data security measures, mobile technology, and social networks, have demonstrated positive impacts. Furthermore, digital technologies have streamlined recruitment processes, career management, training programs, and skill development. However, the implementation of dematerialization can induce anxiety among employees who perceive changes and potential job displacement. Consequently, organizations must proactively address change resistance during the planning stages of digitalization. Active employee participation is essential to mitigate adaptation and learning costs, thereby preserving the value generated by the transformation. We emphasize the necessity of adopting an integrated and holistic approach that considers both technological and human factors, effectively aligning the drive for change with the execution of digital transformation. The findings reveal that digital capital is a key driver for modernizing HRM in Morocco, offering significant gains in operational efficiency and employee engagement. However, the study also highlights that technological barriers and the need for cultural adaptation remain major challenges. Ultimately, this research provides a roadmap for Moroccan organizations to successfully integrate digital tools while overcoming current structural limits.

​Keywords: Application, digital technologies, human resources, improvement of management, Morocco.