In 2024, harnessing the human capital is an imperative for Indonesia. It is an irreplaceable component and must be invested in. Therefore, prioritizing talent and well-being is a must, aim to improve on upskilling and reskilling, and create a great employee experience for your workforce as they are the foundations of organizational success.

With the Golden Indonesia initiative for 2045 underway with the goal to be one of the largest economies in the world, the government allocated an education budget of Rp 660.8 trillion, sparing no expenses in bringing this vision to fruition. One of the biggest hurdles is the rapid digitalization and shifts in culture brought by this decade, where employees must catch up now as change can happen anytime. Upskilling and Reskilling should be one of the main priorities as soft skills will be the advantage of the workforce over technology. Employee experience will be the key in helping talents feel prioritized in the midst of advancements.  Lastly, the multigenerational workforce will see a massive shift as more Generation Z enter the workplace, bringing massive changes and untapped potential with them. 

As the adoption of digitalization is inevitable, HR Leaders must strategize now. Take advantage by meeting with fellow thought leaders in rockbird media’s new edition of HR Leaders & HR Tech Strategy Meeting where you can discuss, influence, and advise change for Indonesia’s HR scene.