Strengthening Work Culture Key to Retaining Human Resources
The competition to attract and retain top talent means that companies can no longer rely solely on competitive salaries and facilities. A healthy, inclusive work environment that supports career development has become a primary factor in determining a company’s competitiveness in attracting and retaining high-quality human resources. PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) continues to strengthen this commitment, having once again won the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026 award, maintaining its status as one of the best workplaces in Asia for eight consecutive years.
BCA Director, Lianawaty Suwono, stated that the company continues to build a work environment that encourages every employee to grow, innovate, and provide their best contribution to the company.
“These three awards reflect the consistency of all BCA personnel in creating a healthy and positive work ecosystem. This achievement is the fruit of our collective efforts. We will continue to strive to provide a work environment that allows every individual to grow, innovate, and contribute their best, both professionally and personally,” said Lianawaty.
The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia award is organised by Business Media International based on employee surveys. The assessment is conducted through three main indicators: CORE (Collective Organisation for Real Engagement), SELF (Heart, Mind, Soul), and GROUP (Think, Feel, Do). In this assessment, BCA consistently recorded scores above the industry average.
Additionally, BCA received the HR Asia Tech Empowerment Award 2026 in recognition of its use of technology to improve the employee work experience. This award is given to companies deemed successful in optimising technology to strengthen productivity, collaboration, and the effectiveness of work processes in supporting human resource transformation.
The use of technology is also directed towards creating business processes that are more integrated, adaptive, and responsive to the changing needs of the working world, ensuring that the employee experience remains relevant amidst the acceleration of digital transformation.
These efforts have also strengthened the company’s employer branding. This is reflected in the achievement of the LinkedIn Talent Awards 2025 in the Best Employer Branding category for companies with more than 10,000 employees. This award is granted based on a company’s ability to build an image as an attractive workplace, provide a positive recruitment experience, and utilise digital platforms to reach and develop talent.
According to Lianawaty, employer branding is not only built through public perception of the company but also through the daily experiences felt by employees.
“For us, employer branding is not just about how the company is perceived from the outside, but about how every colleague can feel sincerity, mutual support, and enjoy a positive working experience every day. This achievement serves as both a reminder and an encouragement for us to continue learning and becoming better,” she said.
Amidst the competition to secure the best human resources, a company’s ability to create a healthy work culture, support competency development, and utilise technology to enhance the employee experience is considered a vital factor in maintaining staff retention and strengthening long-term corporate competitiveness.