Illustrative image (Photo: Jakarta Post) Jakarta (VNA) – A recent survey conducted by Jobstreet Indonesia showed that 35 percent of workers in the country had been laid off dueto the COVID-19 pandemic, while 19 percent had been forced to take unpaid leave.
JobStreet Indonesia country manager Faridah Lim said that 54 percent ofIndonesian workers had felt the impacts of the pandemic.
He said the hospitality, tourism, textile, food and beverageand architecture sectors had been the most impacted. Those working in thehospitality and catering services were most affected, with 85 percent, followedby tourism workers 82 percent, and construction workers 64 percent.
People aged 18-24 were also among the hardest hit by the coronavirus,with 67 percent, the survey showed.
Involving more than 5,000 respondents from across Indonesia, includingemployees, jobseekers and recruiters, the survey also found that 43 percent ofIndonesian workers have suffered pay cuts of up to 30 percent during theimposition of large-scale social restrictions (PSBB).
JobstreetIndonesia also made an assessment of the satisfaction of Indonesian workerswith the quality of life. Accordingly, before the COVID-19 outbreak, about 92percent of respondents said they were satisfied with their quality of life.However, at present, the number of such people has fallen to 38 percent.
According to experts, the number of people who are pessimistic about thequality of life in Indonesia will continue to increase if the Indonesian Governmentdoes not take drastic measures to control the pandemic to recover theeconomy./.
JobStreet Indonesia country manager Faridah Lim said that 54 percent ofIndonesian workers had felt the impacts of the pandemic.
He said the hospitality, tourism, textile, food and beverageand architecture sectors had been the most impacted. Those working in thehospitality and catering services were most affected, with 85 percent, followedby tourism workers 82 percent, and construction workers 64 percent.
People aged 18-24 were also among the hardest hit by the coronavirus,with 67 percent, the survey showed.
Involving more than 5,000 respondents from across Indonesia, includingemployees, jobseekers and recruiters, the survey also found that 43 percent ofIndonesian workers have suffered pay cuts of up to 30 percent during theimposition of large-scale social restrictions (PSBB).
JobstreetIndonesia also made an assessment of the satisfaction of Indonesian workerswith the quality of life. Accordingly, before the COVID-19 outbreak, about 92percent of respondents said they were satisfied with their quality of life.However, at present, the number of such people has fallen to 38 percent.
According to experts, the number of people who are pessimistic about thequality of life in Indonesia will continue to increase if the Indonesian Governmentdoes not take drastic measures to control the pandemic to recover theeconomy./.
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