It might be Southeast Asia’s biggest economic player, but there are still some key issues holding Indonesia back from its ongoing development. Professional skills, particularly in project management, inter-personal communication, and technology and artificial intelligence, are in simultaneously short supply and high demand throughout the country, according to the latest research paper from Chief of Staff Asia.
The Indonesia Country Report: Skills and Tech Development in Demand, released on July 18, reveals that skills development is top of mind for employers and local workforce authorities across the archipelago. That has led to a severely disruptive talent crunch, where the few with those skills in place are able to attract high salary offers from both within Indonesia and outside.
George Xavier, the Head of HR in Asia for Danish technology developer FLSmidth, says this is all taking place in the context of a rapidly growing domestic economy. “The challenge is compounded by the fact that many young, highly skilled professionals are now seeking employment abroad,” he warns. “To attract and retain employees, HR professionals must be able to offer competitive salaries, benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth.”
The report also looks into other key challenges facing HR leaders in Indonesia, including the need to find relevant tools for measuring and improving productivity. Investment in workplace technology that can help streamline the existing workforce and its output is also a key agenda item.
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