Univrsity Of Tehran Press Journal of Information Technology Management 2980-7972 17 Special Issue on Strategic, Organizational, and Social Issues of Digital Transformation in Organizations 2025 02 01 Employability and Digitalization: A Bibliometric Analysis with Future Research Directions 125 151 100701 10.22059/jitm.2025.100701 EN Slim Belaid Assistant professor, ESTA School of Business & Technology, Belfort, France; ELLIADD laboratory – 3 Rue du Dr Frery, 90000 Belfort, France Houssein Ballouk Assistant professor, ESTA School of Business & Technology, Belfort, France; ELLIADD laboratory – 3 Rue du Dr Frery, 90000 Belfort, France. Slim Hadoussa Associate professor, Dean of faculty, Brest Business School, Brest, France. LEGO Laboratory University of Western Brittany, France. Journal Article 2025 02 16 Digitalization is rapidly changing employment dynamics, demanding an understanding of how digital technologies impact employability. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between digitalization and employability through a hybrid approach combining bibliometric analysis with a systematic theoretical review, based on the 4Ws framework (What, When, Where, and Why). Through the examination of thematic trends spanning the years 2010 to 2023, this study reveals significant domains in which digital transformation is influencing employability. The results underscore three primary thematic categories: the evolution of employment models catalyzed by digital technologies, the shift from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, and theoretical advancements that concentrate on the informal economy alongside comparative analyses. This research contributes to addressing theoretical gaps regarding the lasting impact of digitalization on labor markets, with a particular focus on skill acquisition and job security. It presents targeted approaches for scholars, educators, and industry stakeholders to improve employability amid technological change. These include creating adaptive skill development programs, using AI in workforce management, and encouraging policies that enhance workers’ adaptability to new digital innovations. By presenting clear insights on how digitalization may affect employability, this research aims to enable more informed decisions for designing educational strategies and labor policies. https://jitm.ut.ac.ir/article_100701_9babb1f43e28329b7e01ac3e38240e35.pdf