JOURNAL OF IDEALISTIC HUMAN RESORUCES
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

Bridging Informal and Formal HRM Systems in Coastal Economies: A Systematic Literature Review of Workforce Transformation in Marine Sectors

Wulandari Dyah Pitaloka (Universitas YPPI Rembang, Indonesia)
Muhammad Abdul Latif (Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jun 2026

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to examine the transformation of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the maritime sector by identifying how Digital Human Resource Management (D-HRM), Sustainable HRM, and Eco-friendly HRM function as bridging mechanisms in the transition from an informal labor system toward a formal, sustainable, and technology-driven maritime labor governance system within the context of the blue economy. Research Design & Methods: This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Data were collected from the Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect databases, covering publications from 2018 to 2025. A total of 37 Q1-indexed journal articles were analyzed using qualitative synthesis and VOSviewer bibliometric mapping. Findings: The results show an upward trend in maritime HRM research after 2020, particularly regarding issues of digitalization and sustainability. Human resource management has emerged as a central theme related to sustainability, fisheries, and decision-making. This study also found that Digital HRM supports workforce formalization, while Sustainable and Green HRM strengthens workforce resilience and organizational sustainability in the maritime sector. Implications & Recommendations: Maritime organizations and policymakers need to develop inclusive digital HR systems, strengthen workforce upskilling, and integrate sustainability principles into maritime labor governance. Contribution & Value Added: This study positions Human Resource Management (HRM) as a strategic bridging mechanism connecting workforce transformation, sustainability, and institutional adaptation in the maritime sector.

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jihr

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Other

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JIHR: Journal of Idealistic Human Resources provides a venue for high-quality manuscripts related to economics, management, and all aspects of human resource management. The editorial board encourages manuscripts that are international in scope and articles that are conceptual, evidence-based, and ...