WFH Amid Energy Crisis: Maintaining Balance Between Productivity and Efficiency
The government plans to implement a recommendation for working from home to improve energy efficiency in facing uncertainties due to the war in the Middle East. Several passengers arriving at Halim High-Speed Train Station and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta have welcomed the plan positively.
The policy is intended to apply to civil servants (ASN) and is recommended for the private sector. It is seen not only as reducing fuel consumption but also as encouraging a more efficient digital-based work culture transformation.
Dimas Pratama (29) said he supports the policy because it is relevant to modern work patterns.
“After returning from Lebaran and back to Jakarta, if there is WFH one day a week, I think it would be very helpful. We can remain productive without always having to go to the office, especially now that everything is digital,” Dimas told ANTARA.
According to the employee of the startup company, the experience of remote working during the pandemic has proven that work can still be completed well as long as it is supported by adequate digital infrastructure.
The same sentiment was expressed by Nur Aisyah (35), a private sector employee from Surabaya who was met at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport. She believes WFH can reduce fatigue after a long return journey.
“Just arrived from Surabaya, surely need adjustment again. If there is a WFH policy, it can be transition time before returning to the normal work rhythm,” said Aisyah.
Aisyah hopes companies can adopt a flexible work system sustainably, not just in certain conditions, so that a balance between work and personal life can be maintained.
Meanwhile, Andi Saputra (42), a civil servant from Yogyakarta, views the WFH policy as a strategic step by the government in responding to global challenges, especially in the energy sector.
“If calculated, daily worker mobility does contribute significantly to fuel consumption. So this policy makes sense. Besides saving energy, it can also reduce congestion,” said Andi.
He hopes the implementation of WFH can be done in a measured manner while still maintaining the quality of public services, especially for agencies that deal directly with the public.
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto previously stated that the mechanisms and regulations for WFH will be detailed. He also assured that this rule must be adjusted and not for employees working in the public service sector.