PANGKALPINANG -- The spirit of Raden Ajeng Kartini as an inspirational woman continues to be a role model for today's women. Why not, now Indonesian women are able to take part in various fields.
Women now have the opportunity and freedom to work according to their abilities. Even now, with their abilities, Indonesian women are able to contribute in many ways.
Women have been able to reach industries that were previously only considered to belong to men, for example in the mining sector. Although it is undeniable that currently, in terms of quantity, there are not many women taking part in the mining industry.
Even though there are not many, the mining industry has provided space for women to show their best work, develop themselves and contribute to the country.
For this reason, PT Timah Tbk consistently strives to create an inclusive business environment to support gender diversity in the mining industry.
The MIND ID Mining Industry Holding member believes that implementing gender equality at various levels of work will create a better and beneficial work environment for the company's sustainability.
PT Timah Tbk provides space for mining Kartini Kartini at PT Timah Tbk to work, achieve and develop skills.
This is how Elly Aprilia, a woman born in Pangkalpinang on April 19, 1983, felt when she joined PT Timah Tbk in 2007. Exploring a career as a contract worker until appointed as an employee.
Now the mother of three children, who serves as the Head of PT Timah Tbk's RKAP Division in the APAU Division, said that she is grateful to be able to join a mining company. With an educational background as an accountant, he said working in the mining industry has a lot of experience.
"I worked in accounting for a long time, then moved to this division. Accounting people think only in front of a laptop. But at PT Timah Tbk we have a name called stock tacking that at the end of the year, we go around the operational area to check ore stocks. And every time we go to this mine fun," he said.
He said PT Timah Tbk's mining area is not only carried out on land but also at sea. So, there are challenges when going to carry out stock tacking to ships but the weather conditions are not friendly.
"The conditions at the end of the year sometimes the waves are fast again, when we want to go to the ship we have to go on the barge first, we have to read when we have to jump. So this is really a challenge, but I'm happy to go to the field, because it's like refreshing," he said.
According to her, PT Timah Tbk provides equal opportunities for female workers to continue to develop and advance. Even to occupy a certain position.
"I also didn't believe that I was given the opportunity to join the accounting team in preparing PT Timah Tbk's financial reports, this is an open company and its accountability to the public. So you really have to be thorough, you have to do it as well as possible and this is a motivation to continue working with good," said the woman who loves traveling.
For him, a comfortable and mutually supportive work environment keeps him committed to giving his best contribution to the company.
"Here, teamwork, mutual support and respect for women's rights. When I gave birth, my boss provided various facilities so that I could also take good care of my child. The work environment is also very supportive," she said.
In addition, he said PT Timah Tbk also provides opportunities to continue to improve its capabilities. With various training and learning opportunities.
"When I moved from accounting to this division, I felt very welcome and my co-workers were very helpful. My first assignment was to make a report that had to be completed immediately. It was tough, but because I was supported by a team that supported each other and worked well together, thank God everyone. went smoothly. Everyone has the opportunity to develop at PT Timah Tbk," She said.
She is also grateful to live in the current era, where women have the opportunity and right to express opinions and get access to education and careers.
"The values that RA Kartini fought for have inspired and inspired us, because we can be said to be independent. That's why in the momentum of this Kartini Day I am always grateful and motivating myself to be a better person and useful for all, even from the smallest environment. though," She said.
Meanwhile, HR Director of PT Timah Tbk Yennita was quoted in a recent interview as saying that all female workers have the same opportunity to develop their abilities.
PT Timah Tbk, he said, provides equal opportunities for female workers to access various positions, education, and training for welfare.
"Workers are seen not from gender, but their contribution to a company or organization," She said.(*)
