Abstract

This study examines the gig economy's most popular study areas and their effects on HRM.
The COVID-19 pandemic and rising unemployment have boosted gig work. This has
transformed HRM procedures, especially hiring, talent management, employee engagement,
and workforce planning. The gig economy gives people more flexibility and options, but it
also threatens job stability, workers' rights, and corporate health. This study uses the
Morphology Technique to reveal new trends, unlike other bibliometric studies. This study
examines 951 Scopus-indexed papers from 2016 to 2024 using Vosviewer to identify key
citation trends, authors, keywords, and co-occurrence networks. Cluster analysis suggests gig
economy HRM tactics discussions shifting. HRM scholars and professionals can utilise the
results to understand how digital platforms and gig employment influence collaboration. This
study identifies research gaps and future priorities to assist HRM frameworks combine
flexibility and employee well-being. This study helps researchers create gig economyspecific
HRM policies and processes.