Jakarta, August 13, 2024 – In today’s increasingly digitalized world of work, one of the biggest challenges companies face is maintaining strong relationships between individuals and teams despite reduced direct interactions. Addressing this issue, the Economic Times Future Forward Summit 2024, held at the Pullman Hotel Jakarta, adopted the theme “The Great Connect: Creating Connected Workplaces” to explore strategies for fostering workplace connectivity.
The event gathered HR professionals and industry leaders to discuss strategies, technologies, and cultural shifts that help organizations build connected work environments while navigating the disruptions brought by AI. Among the speakers was Tommy Wattimena, President Director of Great Giant Foods (GGF), who shared insights on the transformative role of connectivity in the workplace.
While AI offers vast opportunities for efficiency and innovation, it also raises concerns about preserving the human aspects of work. Tommy emphasized the importance of balance:
“One thing is certain — the combination of human thinking with AI technology will accelerate productivity and open new horizons for innovation and the way we work in the future.”
He further highlighted that AI’s impact extends beyond efficiency, influencing workforce culture across multiple generations.
“AI will definitely affect both workforce and culture, especially since our employees come from three different generations. This creates a unique dynamic in the workplace. If we use AI wisely, this diversity can drive productivity and inspire new, innovative ways of doing business,” Tommy explained.
As one of Indonesia’s leading companies, GGF demonstrated its commitment to balancing technology adoption with human-centered values. By integrating innovation with employee well-being, the company ensures that workplaces remain not only productive but also inclusive and empowering in the face of AI-driven change.
In an era where AI is increasingly dominant, GGF is committed to combining advanced technology with a humanistic approach — ensuring that innovation fuels business growth while enabling employees to thrive. With this commitment, GGF positions itself at the forefront of industry transformation, proving that a connected and inclusive future is the foundation of sustainable success.
