Human Resource Readiness for Generation Alpha Entering Digital Workplaces
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Generation Alpha, human resources, workforce readiness, digital work, organizational learning, procedural justice, HR ethicsAbstrak
This article presents a normative account of human resource readiness for Generation Alpha as a future workforce shaped by early and continuous digital immersion. It argues that organizational preparedness should be framed as social design rather than a technology upgrade. The discussion links work design, learning design, and HR technology ethics to the formation of trust, dignity, and accountable authority. Work systems should provide clear standards, readable evaluation criteria, and regular feedback rhythms that avoid surprise judgments and opaque metrics. Learning systems should combine modular materials with practice based coaching, supporting a shame free space for inquiry while maintaining responsibility for quality. HR technology should follow proportional data collection, transparent purpose limitation, secure handling, and explainable automated decisions, including safe routes for clarification. Leadership is positioned as explanation oriented governance that sets communication boundaries and protects recovery time to prevent chronic digital fatigue. A three domain framework is proposed, covering work and evaluation design, organizational socialization and learning, and ethical governance of HR data and decision tools. The central claim is that Generation Alpha readiness depends on procedural justice and respectful everyday interaction.
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