Human resources key to Catur Yasa's growth

Human resources key to Catur Yasa's growth

PT Catur Yasa has long recognized the importance of improving
human resources in facilitating the efficient running of its
operations.

The company's programs for training and education of employees
were established 10 years ago, preceding the Indonesian
government's campaign for upgrading human resources to meet the
increased competitiveness of the global business market.

"One of our strengths is our human resources," says Kusumo
A.M., President of Catur Yasa. "We never tire in our efforts to
improve the performance of our employees."

Catur Yasa sends its workers to undergo training and education
at its affiliate companies in Japan, the U.S. and Europe.
Employees typically spend two to three years adjusting to the
international system of business and mastering relevant
technology for their work positions before returning to
Indonesia.

Kusumo emphasizes that the programs are an invaluable
investment for the future of his company.

"These programs allow us to keep pace with the ever-changing
demands of globalization," Kusumo notes. "It is not enough to
rely on what you learned in the yesteryears. Today, we need
people who can communicate well on a global level. This is a
challenge for Indonesia as a whole."

Objective

Catur Yasa's primary objective is not to attain huge profit
margins or garner headlines in the media. Instead, the company's
expansion efforts are never divorced from the goal of improving
the lot of the Indonesian people through improving infrastructure
and access to energy sources.

"Our company's ethical philosophy is founded on the tenet of
the state ideology Pancasila which asserts that Indonesians must
work together closely," says Kusumo.

Catur Yasa's unabating quest for excellence exemplifies the
role it strives to play in promoting respect for the people and
nation of Indonesia in the world.

"We have a saying in Indonesia which I find especially
relevant," Kusumo states. "It literally translates into English
as being able to both stand as tall and sit at the same level as
other people. We want Indonesians to be hold their heads high in
the international community as we continue to work for develop
ment in our country."