English Language Competence as a Strategic Human Resource Asset in the Digital Transformation of Educational Institutions

Omar J.  Alkhatib; Abdul Majeed  Khan; Syed Kamran Hyder  Sherazi

doi:10.63056/academia.4.4.2025.1465

Authors

Omar J. Alkhatib Professor of Civil and Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University Author
Dr. Abdul Majeed Khan Assistant Professor, Institute of Education, University of Sargodha, Pakistan Author
Syed Kamran Hyder Sherazi Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, University of Kotli Azad Kashmir Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63056/academia.4.4.2025.1465

Keywords:

English language competence, strategic human resource management, digital transformation, educational institutions, digital skills, global resources, effective communication

Abstract

Educational institutions digitalization is dependent on the strategic capacities of human resources, in this case, the English language competence which will allow the successful use of knowledge networks in the world and digital means. This quantitative research paper looks at how English language competence is used as strategic human resource to increase digital skills, global resource access, and efficient communication between educators and administrators. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data on 360 participants in six universities in Lahore, Pakistan, and examined them in terms of descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM). The results show that English proficiency and which, in turn, are powerful predictors of digital skills, access to global resources, and effective communication, are highly likely to improve the results of digital transformation. The paper highlights the strategic significance of the inclusion of language competence in human resource planning to achieve digital preparedness, institutional change, and internationalization.