THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN INDONESIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE ERA OF STRUCTURAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

This article examines the strategic role of human resources (HR) in encouraging Indonesia's economic growth amid structural transformation and accelerating technological advances. This study identifies the main components of human resource quality that affect labor productivity and national competitiveness. These factors include education, motivation, organizational culture, digital infrastructure, and policy frameworks, and use a qualitative descriptive approach through a thorough literature review. The results show that the quality of human resources today is not only determined by technical ability. The ability to adapt to technology, lifelong learning, and the ability to interact with others in an increasingly integrated economy worldwide are other factors that determine the quality of human resources. This study shows how important it is to align vocational education with industry needs. This includes implementing digital-based training and providing an inclusive infrastructure. In addition, it has been proven that the main factor contributing to improving the quality of the workforce is policies that support skills development and encourage collaboration between government institutions, industry, and academia. By combining perspectives from various sources of the latest literature, this article contributes to academic discourse. In addition, it offers a robust framework for understanding how Indonesia can optimize its human resources to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the digital age.