SCHOOL PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN AN ERA OF DIGITALIZATION

Abstract

Without a doubt, personnel management in Nigerian universities needs rejigging, especially considering the fast pace of technology, to ensure continued relevance and functionality. There is a need to transcend limiting physical methods and reposition personnel management to align with the rapidity of digitalization so that both students and staff can perform their functions regardless of location since the world is a global village. Thus, in what ways can the use of technology be more intentional in adding flexibility, accessibility, and innovation to school personnel management? This paper sheds light on the adoption and utilization of creative and innovative education methods and strategies in an era of digitalization in order to attain the goals of university education.It also sheds light on the need to be creative in managing personnel issues in the university system to meet societal challenges and align with global changes so as to be relevant in today’s fast-evolving educational landscape.As technology continues to evolve and remote work becomes the norm, virtual personnel management is set to become an integral part of school management, providing access to a wider pool of personnel talent and expertise.Meanwhile, not to rule out completely the importance of social interactions, and at the same time to maximally utilize the potentials inherent in digitalization, a hybridized model of personnel management in the school system will facilitate the attainment of predetermined goals.