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Human Resources Development

To build competent Human Resources (HR), the Company has drawn up strategic steps. These steps cover all HR management activities, such as manpower use planning, recruitment, compensation and welfare arrangements, assignment/task rotation including performance evaluation, and training. This is also applied in the development of industrial relations and among workers, including the management of a healthy and safe work environment.

The Company recognises the vital role that its competent employees play in maintaining the sustainability of its business. The support of its employees is key in driving the development of business of the Company for the fulfilment of its vision to become a leading player in the health and beauty retailing business in Indonesia.

To build competent HR, the Company has drawn up strategic steps. These steps cover all HR management activities, such as manpower use planning, recruitment, compensation and welfare arrangements, assignment/task rotation including performance evaluation, and training. This is also applied in the development of industrial relations and among workers, including the management of a healthy and safe work environment. [GRI3-3]

As of the end of 2023, the operations of the Company were supported by 1,222 employees, representing a decrease of 7.1% from the year 2022 (1,315 employees). The following is a profile of employees compiled from HR data in general: (POJK51-C.3.b)[GRI2-7]

Table of the number of permanent and temporary employees by gender

2023
2022
2021
Gender
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Male
471
91
485
103
472
91
Female
525
134
558
169
534
151

Table of the number of permanent and temporary employees by working area

2023
2022
2021
Working Area
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Head Office
190
33
199
30
190
13
Warehouse
43
9
46
7
42
8
Store
759
188
798
235
774
221

Table of the number of full time and part time employees by gender

2023
2022
2021
Gender
Full time
Part Time
Full time
Part Time
Full time
Part Time
Male
563
588
563
Female
659
727
685

Table of number of Board of Directors by age and gender in 2023

Gender
< 30 Years
30 – 50 Years
> 50 Years
Male
1
Female
1

Employee Composition in 2023

Gender
Total
Male
563
Female
659
Position
Total
Commissioner
4
Director
2
Department Head
6
Manager
70
Supervisor
143
Staff
997

Recruitment and Employee Turnover [GRI401-1]

The Company conducts recruitment exercises from time to time as required in the development of its business, including professional pharmacists to support each Watsons store. The selection process that has been established by the Company is based solely on the qualification and competency of the candidate and suitability to the relevant position under the principle of equality and there is no child and forced labour, so that there are no incidents of discrimination within the Company. (POJK51-F.18)(POJK51-F.19)[GRI406-1][GRI408-1] [GRI409-1]

The following is information related to employee recruitment during 2023:

Table of employee recruitment by age and working area in 2023

Working Area
< 30 Years
30 – 50 Years
> 50 Years
Head Office
28
24
4
Warehouse
6
Store
184
23

Table of employee recruitment by gender and working area in 2023

Working Area
Male
Female
Head Office
34
22
Warehouse
5
1
Store
73
134

In 2023, the number of employees who resigned was quite low. This can be seen by the low employee turnover rate as follows:

Table of employee turnover by age and working area in 2023

Working Area
< 30 Years
30 – 50 Years
> 50 Years
Head Office
16
41
5
Warehouse
5
3
Store
250
77

Table of employee turnover by gender and working area in 2023

Working Area
Male
Female
Head Office
28
34
Warehouse
7
1
Store
116
211

Training and Development (POJK51-F.22)[GRI404-1]

To improve the competency of its employees, the Company is committed to competency development through training that is designed for the transfer of knowledge and skills. Every new employee must undergo an orientation period, whereby new employees are introduced to other employees and activities related to the business of the Company. The transfer of technical skills is carried out internally through HR development programmes prepared by the HR Department. 

In 2023, the Company continued to focus its HR development efforts on training for pharmacists, product knowledge, store development skills, personal improvement, functional training, store leaders’ sharing and information technology competency. 

Through various training programmes, the Company strived to enhance the efficiency and information technology competency of its HR Department to optimise the performance of its O+O platforms, including the official Watsons eCommerce platform. 

The Company has continued to use the Mobile Learning – Pocket U application as one of the methods to cater more effectively for the wide range of training needs of its growing number of employees.

Table of In-house Training in 2023

No
Type of Training
1
New Hire Training
2
Pharmacist Training (Pharmacist)
3
Pharmacist Training (Assistant Pharmacist)
4
Induction
5
Manager on Duty Training
6
Refreshment Grab Mart Training
7
Be Proactive at Work for SL
8
Supply Chain Training – SC Min Max Calculation
9
Training RSIM 2.0 (Batch 1)
10
Fundamental Customer Service for Store Development Programme
11
Customer Service Basic for HO DC Development Programme
12
Basic Selling Skill for Store Development Programme
13
Time Management for HO DC Development Programme
14
Service 1 – 5 (Leveling Up Your Way of Service) for HO DC Development Programme
15
Product Knowledge & Own Brand Training
16
Communication Skill for HO DC Development Programme
17
Integrity Training – LP
18
Long Leave Socialization for HO DC
19
Store Leader Meeting & Product Knowledge Training
20
Delightful Service for HO DC Development Programme
21
Action Centered Leadership for Store Development Programme
22
Problem Solving & Decision Making for HO DC Development Programme
23
ZTL – ROS Training
24
Situational Leadership for HO DC Development Programme
25
Boosting Customer Experience for Store Development Programme
26
CCE Training – Batch 1 – 2023
27
Working Safety Manner – LP – HO
28
Managing Team for HO DC Development Programme
29
Unconscious Bias – Group People
30
SOP Socialisation – Non Trade Procurement Policy
31
Emotional Quotient for HO DC Development Programme
32
Setting Priority for HO DC Development Programme
33
Grabmart Process for Pick Up at Store
34
Corporate Secretary Training: Information Disclosure & Reporting of Issuer Information
35
LP for Store – Fraud Incident & Cashier Activity/LP for Store – Fraud Incident & Cashier Activity
36
Cash Pick Up during Festive Season Idul Fitri for Stores
37
Building High Performance Team for Store Development Programme
38
LP – Security Training (Shrinkage Project)
39
Reshaping Integrity for HO DC Development Programme
40
Influencing Skill for HO DC Development Programme
41
HDE Training
42
SWOT Analysis for HO DC Development Programme
43
Analytical Thinking for HO DC Development Programme
44
Office Automation Tool (AOT)
45
CRM Refreshment Training
46
Phising Awareness Socialisation
47
Retail Business, Grooming, Basic Selling Skill Orientation
48
Leadership Style
49
DC Training (Offline DC & Ecommerce DC)
50
POAC & Managing Your Time
51
Socialisation SPG and BA
52
Socialisation Surbochat
53
Presentation Skill
54
Effective Presentation Skill
55
New Listing Product Knowledge Training
56
Socialisation Shrinkage by Skintific
57
Goal Setting Training for HO DC Development Programme
58
Sharing Session Low MSP & CR Report Store – CRM
59
SOP Socialisation: Recruitment
60
Drill Fire Fighter Training
61
One Drive & Share Point Tips & Tricks Workshop
62
Competition Law and ABAC
63
Handsome Class for HO
64
Privacy Training for Store
65
Beauty Class for HO
66
O365 Tips & Tricks Workshop
67
Team Building for HO DC Development Programme
68
Pharmacy Module

Table of External Training in 2023

No
Type of Training
1
Accelerated Growth Coach Certification Programme
2
Introduction Capital Market & Corsec Reporting
3
Webinar “How To Make Sustainability Impact Profitable” Featuring Bunda Mulia University

Table of average hours of training per year per employee by gender in 2023

Gender
Training Hours
Number of Employees
Average Hours of Training
Male
16,276.5
607
26.81
Female
27,578.5
821
33.59
Total
43,855
1,428
30.71

Table of average hours of training per year per employee by employee category in 2023

Employee Category
Training Hours
Number of Employees
Average Hours of Training
Director
20.5
1
20.5
Department Head
61
6
10.17
Manager/Assistant Manager
1,334
82
16.27
Supervisor
11,470.5
253
45.34
Staff
30,969
1,086
28.52
Total
43,855
1,428
30.71

During 2023, DAYA has conducted 71 training exercises, which included 68 in-house traninigs attended by 10,783 participants and 3 external trainings attended by 64 participants

Remuneration, Benefits and Performance Appraisal of Employees

Committed to the sustainable development of HR, the Company strives to maintain employee welfare. This effort begins with the provision of competitive remuneration packages pursuant to prevailing laws and regulations while taking into account the compensation level of other companies in similar industries. In accordance with applicable regulations, the Company registers all staff members into the Social Security program for Employment (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan) and Social Security program on Health (BPJS Kesehatan). To encourage optimal performance from its employees, including directors of the Company, the Company also awards both long-term and short-term incentives and bonuses in accordance with its internal policy that clearly establishes criteria based on individual key performance indices.

In determining the remuneration packages for its employees, the Company adheres to applicable regional government regulations which determine the minimum wage requirement for the relevant provinces and/or cities where its employees work.\

The wages of entry level employee is above the range of the RMW in Indonesia. There is no discrimination by the Company in the determination of an employee’s wage amount by gender, race, ethnicity or religion, so that there is no difference in the wage ratio of all employees based on this. (POJK51-F.20) [GRI405-2]

Table of comparison of entry level employee wage standards and RMW in 2023

Working Area
RMW (/in Rp)
Entry Level Entry Level Employee Wages (/in Rp)
Entry Level Ratio of RMW compares to Entry Level Employee Wages
Head Office
4,901,798
4,901,798
1 : 1
Warehouse
4,585,519
4,585,519
1 : 1

Note: Entry level employee wage standards for working area in each store has complied with the regional minimum wage standard where the stores are located.

The Company is committed to guaranteeing a safe and decent work environment that is given to all employees, including the provision of employee health insurance, the provision of safe, clean and comfortable work facilities such as toilets, dining rooms, availability of breastfeeding rooms, childcare, smoke detection devices and fire extinguishing facilities, place of worship and vehicle parking space. (POJK51-F.21)

The Company is of the view that that employees are invaluable assets of the Company. The Company offers attractive benefits for its employees. This aims to ensure that workers get the best remuneration for their dedication to the Company. Thus, employees are enthusiastic about their work and are committed to the Company.

Table of the information on employee benefit [GRI401-2]

The Company conducts performance appraisal process at the end of each year, from the staff to the executive level in accordance with the principle of non-discrimination that includes gender, ethnic and race. (POJK51-F.18)[GRI404-3] 

The Company always strives to fulfil employees’ rights in accordance with applicable regulations, including leave for employees. Pregnant female employees are entitled to paid leave for one and a half (1.5) months before and one and a half (1.5) months after giving birth, according to the calculation of the obstetrician or midwife. 

In 2023, 11 female employees took maternity leave. The Company ensures that employees who are on maternity leave will be able to return to work after their maternity leave ends. [GRI401-3]

In addition, for retirees’ welfare, the Company makes available a pension fund with a defined contribution programme scheme based on government instructions through the Old Age Security and Pension Guarantee programmes from the Social Security program for Employment (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan). [GRI201-3]

Benefit Type
Permanent Employee
Temporary Employee
Transportation Allowance
Employee Service Award
Sabbatical Leave
Leave Allowance
Inpatient
Outpatient
Optical
Maternity
Employment Social Security
Paid Leave
Holiday Allowance

Creating Harmonious Industrial Relations

In formulating company regulations and policies, DAYA involves employees to ensure that their rights and obligations are fulfilled. The Company is also active in disseminating regulations and policies, including policies related to the current and future developments of the Company’s operations, such as the process of merging, taking over or moving production, these three things are carried out no later than 3 (three) months after the policy is enacted. This policy information is communicated through electronic mail, intranet, socialisation meetings, company performance monitoring meetings and other communication media, this is not specifically regulated in the Company’s policies. [GRI402-1]

By building harmonious industrial relations based on Pancasila, all parties involved and interested will be more aware of their roles and responsibilities so that partnerships and cooperation to achieve common goals will be formed.