20/04/2026
On 16 April, we brought together C‑level and Director leaders from across Indonesia for an exclusive briefing on the talent outlook for 2025–2026, led by Patricia Setyadjie, Director of BTI Executive Search Indonesia, alongside speakers from Forvis Mazars, Alizia & Partners, and Castle Asia.
The room was full, the conversations candid, and the data challenged many existing assumptions.
Key insights from the session:
- Retention gaps are widening: internal increments average 5–8%, while external moves deliver 20–30%, reaching 30% in Banking, Risk, and Digital roles.
- Critical talent shortages remain: Cybersecurity, Regulatory & Compliance, and AI/ML roles face 3–6 month senior hiring lead times.
- Job titles don’t equal pay — compensation varies widely based on industry context and role complexity.
- Bilingual talent commands a premium — English–Mandarin and English–Japanese professionals earn 15–25% above market.
- Retention is multi‑pillar — pay, career visibility & capability development, and culture all matter equally.
The 90‑day action plan:
📌 Benchmark & diagnose → redesign & build pipelines → execute with C‑suite oversight.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, better talent decisions start with better data.
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