Exploring The Dynamics of Foreign Employment in Indonesian Local Businesses: Barriers, Experiences, And Opportunities for Cultural Integration

Lionel Hirwa; Shibli Jamal Shariff  Asad

doi:10.38075/jen.v5i1.483

Authors

Lionel Hirwa Universitas Katolik Parahyangan Indonesia
Shibli Jamal Shariff Asad Muteesa 1 Royal University, Kampala, Uganda, East Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38075/jen.v5i1.483

Keywords:

foreign employment, Indonesian organizations, cultural integration, authorities regulations, monetary development

Abstract

This observation delves into the dynamics of foreign employment inside nearby Indonesian agencies, focusing on barriers, stories, and possibilities for cultural integration. Recognizing the significance of know-how in these dynamics, the observer explores the effects along with foreign direct funding (FDI), multinational agencies (MNCs), and nearby research and development (R&D) support. Cultural integration is emphasized, as are the challenging situations that foreign personnel face, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and regulatory hurdles. A qualitative technique is proposed, using purposive sampling and file evaluation to apprehend overseas personnel's experiences. Ethical issues are prioritized. The examination identifies barriers, including criminal and regulatory hurdles, cultural and language challenges, and perceptions toward overseas workers. The stories of foreigners working in Indonesian corporations are examined, specializing in cultural editions, workplace-demanding situations, and aid structures. Recruitment practices, place of work challenges, assistance structures are discussed, along with opportunities for talent switching and knowledge exchange. The look concludes by underscoring the significance of addressing limitations, fostering cultural integration, and maximizing possibilities for the ability to switch and understand alternatives within Indonesian businesses. It gives insights into government guidelines concerning financial development, cultural integration, and collaboration between the authorities and the personal region, imparting suggestions for future research and policy interventions.

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