Identifying Human Capital Readiness and Digital Culture toward Employee Performance in Facing Industry 4.0: Case of Pt Perusahaan Listrik Negara Province X

Abstract : The emergence of Industry 4.0 has brought changes and challenges to PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). In order to adapt and thrive in this new era, it is crucial for companies to identify and enhance their human capital readiness and digital culture toward employee performance. The performance of employees generally has the potential to enhance the productivity of a company in achieving its goals. However, in the process of transforming and improving employee performance in the era of Industry 4.0, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) faces important challenges, namely the lack of mature employee readiness and weak digital capabilities. This study aims to identify the impact of human capital readiness and digital culture on employee performance in the context of facing Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 represents a significant transformation in the way businesses operate, driven by advancements in digital technology and automation. The study focuses on understanding how the readiness of employees in terms of skills, knowledge, and attitudes, as well as the organizational culture surrounding digital adoption, influence employee performance in the era of Industry 4.0. The research found will be used to determine which dimensions need to be prioritized in order to enhance the “Amount of Work,” “Punctuality,” and “Quality of Work,” aiming to address the company’s shortcomings in both work processes and systems. Based on the analysis, it is found that Soft Skills, Attitude, Digital First Mindset, Flexibility and Agile, and Data Driven Decision Making are the dimensions with the highest priority. These indicators are crucial factors that require improvement. Based on the research found, the proposed programs as company strategies to improve employee performance include enhancing employee capabilities through seminars and workshops related to digital technology. Additionally, improving the company’s technology is essential to enable employees to operate and apply their work digitally