As sexual violence cases have a detrimental effect on productivity, it is critical that companies prevent such incidents, said the Manpower Ministry.
Asia Pacific is expected to see wages rise next year due to a tight labour market and rising inflation concerns.
Organised by HRM Asia, CHRO Series Indonesia will explore the latest hybrid work models that can empower leaders to build successful HR teams.
Ensuring workers’ rights is key to building inclusive and safe work environments in a recovering world of work, says Vice President Ma’ruf Amin.
The Ministry of Manpower is making efforts to ensure that the wage subsidy assistance (BSU) can start to be distributed this month.
The country targets 30 million MSMEs to join the digital ecosystem by 2024, saying this will help boost employment.
Besides serving as a guideline for businesses, the move will also bridge the gap between the lowest and highest earnings.
The government has urged firms to implement the Work Safety and Health Management System (SMK3) to protect workers and enhance work productivity.
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Indonesia will return for its 7th edition on October 20 this year at Shangri-La in Jakarta.
To produce human resources that are relevant to industrial dynamics, educational curricula that focus on practical skills are imperative.
Digital transformation is critical for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia to improve efficiency and business development.
A new programme aims to ensure startups have strong financial fundamentals, legal aspects, and intellectual property.
In the early days of the pandemic, the percentage of informal workers was 56.64%, but this continued to increase till almost 60% as of this February.
Sufficient leave would help mothers spend more time to stimulate their children, which can support the child’s growth and development, says Kemenko PMK.
The government is supporting MSMEs led by women by providing easier access to funding for both capital and product development.
The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) has objected to new fathers being entitled to paternity leave for a maximum of 40 days.
Besides training digital talent, a stimulant programme also supports MSMEs in improving digital skills throughout their organisation.
A proposed Bill on Maternal and Child Welfare will provide working mothers with more benefits and help develop a better generation of human resources.
A special five-year visa will be issued to lure remote workers and business-leisure travellers back to Bali and other destinations.
Indonesia’s Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto highlighted this while sharing the country’s employment improvement strategies.
The private sector, the government and non-governmental organisations have been urged to improve skills and promote women leadership.
An integrated Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) database is being created to link ministries, institutions, and regional governments.
Support is planned for female small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs who require financial and competency advancement to develop.
This, Indonesia, believes, is a necessary move to protect all stakeholders in meeting the challenges of a changing world of work.
The government is encouraging the private sector to contribute in shaping the digital talent ecosystem in the country.
The Ministry of Manpower has said employers are obligated to pay wages to workers who work overtime during national holidays.
The Manpower Ministry is preparing a more accurate, targeted scheme for the wage subsidy programme (BSU) for low-income formal workers.
B20 Indonesia has recommended including gender indicators in mandatory business reports for companies in G20 member countries.
The government has continued to enforce several measures to ensure equal pay for female and male workers, including setting up a labour watchdog.
SMEsHub, which was set up to support the growth of MSMEs, recently launched a platform, seeking to engage the younger generation and MSMEs.
