Human resource planning, digital readiness, and the effectiveness of HR management in the era of remote work

Changes in post-pandemic work patterns have encouraged organizations to adopt remote work systems, thus demanding adjustments in human resource management. This study aims to analyze the effect of human resource planning and digital technology's availability on human resource management's effectiveness, with Work from Home (WFH) strategy as a mediating variable. This research uses an associative quantitative approach. Primary data was collected through online questionnaires distributed to permanent employees from various companies in Indonesia that have officially implemented the WFH work system. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, with 200 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method with the help of SmartPLS version 4 software. The results showed that HR planning and the availability of digital technology positively affect the effectiveness of HR management. They also influence the formation of an effective WFH strategy, which is shown to partially mediate the relationship between the two independent variables and HRM effectiveness. The implication of this study confirms the importance of integration between HR planning, digital technology readiness, and flexible work strategy design to improve organizational performance in the digital work era.