More young Indonesians are entering the job market than ever before. In this decade, 70% of Indonesia’s 267 million people will be of working age (15-64 years old). What happens when around 187 million people seek meaningful work and good incomes, but have a hard time finding either in the traditional job market? In Indonesia,…
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Earning gig bucks: The Gojek-ification of Indonesia’s workforce
Between 2020 and 2030, the size of Indonesia’s workforce will hit its peak. With sluggish growth in the formal sector, young workers are pushed towards gig-work and self-employment. But that’s not enough to give the economy a boost
Indonesia is entering its demographic bonus decade with many young people and fewer dependents
That spells opportunity, but formal-sector jobs are stagnant. There’s also a skills mismatch between what the industry needs and what graduates offer
Young Indonesians are increasingly relying on gig-work and entrepreneurship to secure their future
Companies like Gojek give clues about what new work environments might look like, but dependency on such platforms comes with downsides
