Employee Experience Becomes Corporate Strategy for Talent Development

Competition to attract and retain talent is prompting companies to pay greater attention to employee experience. The work environment is now assessed not only on compensation, but also on learning opportunities, career development, wellbeing, and the space for employees to grow and contribute.

Talent development is increasingly positioned as part of corporate strategy. Beyond enhancing individual capability, this approach is considered important for building an adaptive, inclusive work culture capable of supporting organisational sustainability.

This focus is reflected in the Top Employer Indonesia 2026 certification from the Top Employers Institute. This year, only 16 companies in Indonesia achieved the certification, including Danone Indonesia, which again received recognition for its human resource management practices.

The Top Employer certification is awarded through a comprehensive assessment of various aspects of HR management. The evaluation covers human resource strategy, work environment, talent development, learning, diversity and inclusion, and employee wellbeing.

Danone Indonesia underwent an independent assessment and audit process lasting more than 120 days. The assessment covered more than 20 aspects of human resource management practices within the company.

From the evaluation process, Danone Indonesia recorded performance above the global benchmark, particularly in the areas of Wellbeing, Career Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and Sustainability.

The results show that the quality of employee experience is increasingly viewed holistically. Career and capability development go hand in hand with attention to wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Danone Indonesia VP Human Resources Rizki Raksanugraha said the achievement is the result of the commitment of all employees, or Danoners, to building a positive work culture.

“At Danone Indonesia, we believe that every individual has the potential to grow when placed in the right environment. Therefore, we continue to build a work culture that prioritises continuous learning, collaboration, diversity, and employee wellbeing,” said Rizki.

According to him, the Top Employer 2026 certification is an appreciation of the company’s journey in building that work environment, as well as motivation to continue delivering the best experience for all Danoners.

Efforts to build the work experience are carried out through various initiatives that support comprehensive employee development. The programmes include learning and capability development, leadership development, and talent management.

The company also strives to create an inclusive work environment that supports the physical and mental wellbeing of employees. A collaborative and adaptive work culture is continuously encouraged so that every Danoner has the opportunity to develop their potential, innovate, and contribute to the company and society.

This approach positions talent development not merely as a training programme, but as part of the working experience. Employees are given space to continue learning and developing their skills, while the company builds an environment that enables the process to take place sustainably.

For Danone Indonesia, employee development is also inseparable from the company’s mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible. The company believes that the ability to deliver a positive impact on society also begins with employees who continue to grow.

Therefore, the recognition as a Top Employer 2026 is viewed not only as an achievement, but also as validation of the company’s commitment to building a positive work experience, as well as an impetus to continue making improvements.

Danone Indonesia stated it will continue to strengthen an inclusive, collaborative work environment oriented towards human resource development. In this way, every Danoner is expected to continue growing together with the company while contributing to realising the mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible.