Toward a Regenerative Ethics Model for Combating Tech-Enabled HR Fraud: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This bibliometric analysis investigates the evolution of research on workplace ethics and organizational misconduct from 2000 to 2025, with an expanded focus on emerging forms of unethical practices such as HR frauds, fraudulent employee records, moonlighting, the use of deepfakes in online interviews, and the issuance of false employment certificates. Data was extracted from 1,000 peer-reviewed articles sourced through Scopus database and analyzed using the Bibliometrix R package. The findings reveal a growing academic interest in digital-era fraud, human resource malpractice, and advanced deception techniques. Trends indicate a shift from traditional themes like organizational culture and corporate governance toward complex challenges involving technological manipulation and cross-border recruitment fraud. The study provides actionable insights for scholars and practitioners aiming to strengthen organizational fraud detection mechanisms, enhance ethical compliance, and mitigate emerging HR risks.