A Nation Of Linguists
Indonesia is home to over seven hundred living languages!
Virtually every Indonesian speaks at least two (Bahasa Indonesia and their local dialect), and three or four is not uncommon. Learning a new language is an Indonesian superpower!
Make the rounds on Bali and you’ll meet a ton of young Indonesian technology and business professionals who speak English amazingly well, as well as Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and other Asian languages.
Bali’s thriving tourism industry has created a strong incentive among locals to learn English and practice it regularly. The cool Indonesian kids sitting in Pererenan cafes speak English with one another.
Seasoned Professionals
The digital nomad subculture has fostered a tech-savvy environment on Bali.
Co-working spaces like Tropical Nomad and BWork Bali offer training programs and networking opportunities that attract a ton of locals. Indonesian universities like Udayana University produce graduates proficient in software development and familiar with CRM systems and help desk software.
According to the Indonesia Digital Talent Report 2022, there has been a huge increase in the number of tech graduates and professionals in Indonesia, and Bali’s a major contributor due to its growing tech community.
Virtually every tech worker and business professional you meet on Bali worked in a rice field or on a fishing boat as a kid. Their parents or grandparents were mostly full-time farmers and fishermen.
This hardworking heritage means a high level of dedication in professional roles. Expect your Bali team to be not only technically proficient, but also aware of how their work is perceived and eager to earn the praise of their customers!
A Culture of Service
Indonesian culture places a high value on family and community. Go to any restaurant and privately hand a tip to your server: it winds up in the communal tip jar—no exceptions!— and everybody gets a share.
In the workplace, this translates to exceptional, natural teamwork!
Employees in Indonesia support one another, share knowledge freely, and work collaboratively towards common goals. This collective spirit fosters a positive work environment where team members are motivated not just by individual success but by the success of the entire team.
The island of Bali relies heavily on tourism, which contributes over 60% of its GDP. This is not an accident: kindness to strangers was a key part of Balinese culture long before the island became a tourist hub.
Your Bali team can handle your most challenging customers with grace!
