Sulit Dapat Pekerjaan, Angka Pengangguran Terbuka Usia Muda Meningkat di Tengah Pandemi

Summary

The Indonesian job market faces rising unemployment, particularly among the 15-29 age group, with a 2.8% increase as reported by Kompas. The pandemic has exacerbated this, with job acquisition rates dropping from 53.1% to 44.5%. Lia Amelia from Semeru Research Institute warns of long-term impacts such as lower workforce quality, reduced income, and mental health issues. The government is urged to enhance human resources to boost productivity, or risk demographic failure, as Indonesia lags behind China, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand in productivity.

Takeaways

• 📈 The unemployment rate among young people aged 15 to 29 has increased by 2.8%.
• 🎓 Those with higher education are more affected by unemployment.
• 📊 There has been a decrease in the number of new workers finding jobs, from 53.1% before the pandemic to 44.5% during the pandemic.
• 🌐 The issue is not isolated, as it affects young workers across the country.
• 🚩 The long-term impact of this situation could lead to a decrease in the quality of human resources, low income, and mental health issues.
• 👥 The crisis could also negatively impact mental health, especially among new graduates facing limited economic prospects.
• 🏢 The problem is attributed to issues in the labor market information system and a continuous decline in productivity since 2018.
• 📉 Indonesia's productivity is falling behind compared to China, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.
• 👩‍💼 The government is urged to improve the quality of human resources to increase productivity among young workers.
• 🔍 Failure to utilize the demographic bonus of a large productive-age population could threaten the future.

Q & A

What is the current difficulty faced by the young workforce in finding jobs?

The young workforce is facing increasing difficulty in finding jobs, which has led to a rise in unemployment rates.

How has the unemployment rate among young people aged 15 to 29 changed according to the Kompas daily survey?

The unemployment rate among young people aged 15 to 29 has increased by 2.8%.

What was the percentage of new workers who found jobs before the pandemic, as mentioned in the script?

Before the pandemic, 53.1% of new workers found jobs.

What was the percentage of new workers who found jobs during the pandemic?

During the pandemic, the percentage of new workers who found jobs dropped to 44.5%.

What long-term impact does Lia Amelia from Semeru Research Institute say this situation could have on the workforce?

Lia Amelia indicates that the situation could lead to a long-term decline in the quality of human resources, low income, and mental health issues.

How does the script suggest the young workforce is adapting to the job market situation?

The script suggests that the young workforce is likely to take any available job, even if it's not modifiable, and also includes low-skilled jobs.

What mental health issues are graduates facing due to the economic prospects, as mentioned in the script?

Graduates are facing depression and anxiety due to limited economic prospects.

What does the script state about the productivity of the workforce since 2018?

The script mentions that productivity has been continuously declining since 2018.

How does the script compare Indonesia's productivity with other countries?

The script compares Indonesia's productivity unfavorably with China, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand, indicating that Indonesia is falling behind.

What does the government need to do to address the issue of workforce quality and productivity, according to the script?

The government is urged to enhance the quality of human resources to improve workforce productivity, or else the failure to utilize the demographic bonus of a large productive-age population could threaten the future.

What is the demographic challenge mentioned in the script that Indonesia is facing?

The demographic challenge mentioned is the failure to utilize the large productive-age population, which could become a threat in the future.