Citation:

Richard Sunday Ogbechie, Prof. M.D. Tamunomiebi. "Digital Human Resource Monitoring, Mental Health Strategy, and Employee Wellbeing" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 4, No. 10, pp. 6-13, 2025. Crossref. http://doi.org/10.56472/25835238/IRJEMS-V4I10P102

Abstract:

In the time of digital transformation, the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) is rapidly evolving particularly in addressing the critical issues related to employee mental health and wellbeing. This seminar paper examines the convergence of technology and human resource management practices, with a focus on the utilization of emerging digital tools to monitor workplace mental health and promote comprehensive employee well-being. It utilizes theoretical frameworks, including the job demands-resources model and the technology acceptance model, alongside contemporary case studies. The paper examines how emerging technologies, including wearable devices, AI, mobile apps, and sentiment analytics, are transforming the way HR manages health. These kinds of technologies offer big chances for early intervention, engagement, and productivity. They also raise concerns about data privacy, ethical use, and the potential for excessive surveillance. The paper advocates for a balanced, ethically and informed methodology that enables HR managers to implement technology in a manner that is transparent, inclusive, and focused on fostering employee trust. It concludes with strategic suggestions on how to integrate wellbeing technology into HRM systems while respecting the rights and dignity of workers across various organizational types.

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Keywords:

Human Resource Management (HRM); Mental Health; Employee Wellbeing; Digital HRM; Artificial Intelligence; Technology in HR; Workplace Surveillance; Ethics; Wellness Technology; Organisational Health.