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 that discussions on gig economy HRM tactics are 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 in combining flexibility and employee well-being. This study helps researchers create gig economy-specific HRM policies and processes.