People Management Scenario in the Brazilian Private Sector

Objective: Understand, through an analysis of scientific production, how scientific articles are produced in Brazil related to People Management in the Private Sector, the purpose of this analysis is to show the relevance of the topic and identify whether this topic has in fact gained good proportions in recent years. Theoretical Framework: People management, people management in the private sector and challenges of people management in the private sector, as people management in the private sector faces a series of challenges, which vary according to the organizational context and the constant changes in the work environment. Method: This exploratory study is based on a quantitative methodology, and the methodical data collection was conducted using the renowned Scopus database. Data collection was done using keywords in English, specifically “people management and private sector”, a strategic decision, since the English language provides a greater contingent of international academic and scientific productions on the subject. In terms of the periodicity of this study, after applying the aforementioned filters, data were collected and organized in a chronological table covering the period from 2002 to 2023. Additionally, a geographic filter was configured, restricting the research to scientific production originating in Brazil, in order to assess the particularities and national contributions on people management within the private sector, where thirty-four (34) articles were found. Results and Discussion: The results showed that although the topic in question is highly relevant, it is still little discussed in Brazil, through scientific productions, and the years with the largest number of articles were 2010, 2017 and 2020, the institution that stood out the most was the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, the area of ​​knowledge that stood out was medicine, where the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel was the one that most financed research on this topic in Brazil. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field based on data analysis, available, it is possible to conclude that, despite the fact that scientific production in Brazil on People Management in the Private Sector began its trajectory in the database presented since 2002, the percentage of publications is still alarmingly low. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature, as it shows that, given this scenario, it is recommended that the academic community and researchers working in the areas of management and health intensify the development of scientific articles and research focused on this topic of indisputable relevance. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the fact that this production is not limited to a merely theoretical approach, but that a technical perspective can also be incorporated, enabling a more comprehensive and applicable understanding of Human Resources Management in the private sector.