Systematic Literature Review on The Role of Digital Talents in Corporate Digital Transformation

Abstract

Introduction: The digital economy and Industry 4.0 have intensified the global demand for digital talent, yet a significant talent gap persists, worsened by the VUCA environment and COVID-19. This study addresses the urgent need to bridge this gap by exploring the role of digital talent in driving corporate digital transformation and identifying strategies for effective talent development.

Objectives: This paper aims to systematically review existing studies on the role of digital talent in digital transformation in organizations to suggest opportunities for future research in this area.

Methods: This study uses the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) method, obtaining 11 empirical and theoretical papers sourced from searches in Scopus and Google Scholar related to the role of Digital Talent in Digital Transformation. This study groups the results of previous studies related to the role and position of Digital Talent in Digital Transformation in corporations (organizations), both in terms of empirical analysis and theoretical analysis.

Results: The results of the research provide information for practitioners and Human Capital enthusiasts regarding development trends and the role of Digital Talent in Digital Transformation in corporations (organizations) and can be a guide for further research related to digital talent and digital transformation in organizations.

Conclusions: Aligning higher education with the digital skills demanded by employers is crucial to bridging the global digital talent gap. The Industry 4.0 era necessitates ICT proficiency across all job levels, emphasizing digital talent, fluency, networks, and platforms. Governments, higher education institutions, and businesses must collaborate to develop strategic digital plans and foster dynamic digital ecosystems. Digital talent is a key driver of innovation, with skills like data-driven decision-making, cloud computing, and IoT expertise becoming essential. Companies are increasingly integrating digital tools into talent management, though traditional methods like face-to-face interviews remain prevalent. Critical success factors for digital readiness include digital agents, tools, systems, and a supportive ecosystem. This paper presents a critical review of existing research on the role of digital talent in digital transformation and suggests new variables, measurements, analytical methods, and new issues for researchers in this field. Thus, this paper identifies literature gaps that still require further empirical investigation and appropriate ways to close them.