Evidence-Based HR in Solving Human Resource Management Problems: An Analytical Study for Sustainable Solutions
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Evidence-Based Human Resource Management, human resource management, HR sustainability, data-based decision making, systematic literature reviewAbstract
Evidence-based human resource management (EBHRM) practices are increasingly recognized as essential for addressing the complexity of human resource (HR) management challenges in the modern organizational context. Organizations are now required to make strategic decisions based on data and scientific evidence rather than intuition. This study aims to synthesize recent scientific findings on the role of EBHRM in solving HR management problems and to evaluate models and approaches that support the sustainability of HR solutions. The research employs a systematic literature review (SLR) method following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. A comprehensive article search was conducted through the Scopus database using the keyword “evidence-based HR performance” for the period 2015–2025. From the initial 222 publications, 15 articles met the inclusion criteria after the identification, screening, and eligibility assessment stages. Bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer revealed dominant themes in performance development, internal communication, strategic human capital management, and leadership roles in evidence-based decision-making. The findings indicate that EBHRM implementation significantly enhances HR decision quality, strengthens employee engagement and retention, and aligns HR policies with organizational strategic objectives. This study provides both theoretical and practical implications for developing sustainable and adaptive HR policies that respond effectively to changes in the business environment
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