Photo: The shift leader has been working for 38 years at Korindo Ariabima Sari, Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan
PANGKALAN BUN – Loyal employees are hard to come by in an era where frequent turnovers have become the norm. But not at Korindo Ariabima Sari (KABS), whose Shift Division 2 leader Sukowidoyo has worked for over 38 years.
It’s still vivid in his mind how he made the call to move from his East Javan hometown to the less-crowded Central Kalimantan. With nothing but ticket money from his parents and a high school diploma, Sukowidoyo boarded a ship down to Pangkalan Bun, where KABS is located.
At his new workplace, he started on the bottom rung of the ladder before slowly working his way up. It’s a journey of hard work and consistency, a testament of how opportunities come to those eager to learn and accept responsibility.
“Well, there’s got to be some experience and pride gained [from working that long]. I began my career as an ordinary staff member, and over time, I was trusted to operate the machines. I stayed until the fourth equipment replacement before moving to heavier machinery and serving as a division leader,” Sukowidoyo said.
A combination of factors influences employee loyalty; these include healthy work environments, opportunities to grow, fair compensation, personal and formal recognition, and work-life balance.
But for Sukowidoyo, it’s comfort, camaraderie, and welfare provision that made him stay for almost four decades — aside from the work, of course.
“I get enough pay to send my kids to college, build a house, and buy land to farm on. [Basically] this company keeps our kids and grandkids fed, [so] we must appreciate it [for what it’s done]. Without KABS, [I think] getting jobs like this would have been very difficult for me,” he said gratefully.
Organizations that create this emotional bond, room for growth, and space for recognition will gain more loyalty in the long run. That being said, we, as KABS, are proud to have Sukowidoyo, whose dedication has shown how companies can help with self-development, serving a purpose, and transforming lives, both of workers and their families. (PR)
