At REA, we invest in our people by offering structured career growth and development opportunities. Through a combination of in-house training, external courses, and professional development programmes, we strive to nurture talent at every level of the organisation.
We run annual in-house training sessions and external learning opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and conferences, ensuring that employees stay ahead in their respective fields.
Our talent mapping and leadership training programmes equip employees for future managerial roles. Mentorship and coaching initiatives support senior managers in aligning personal and REA’s objectives.
Staff undergo an annual evaluation against pre-agreed quantitative and objective KPIs.
Salaries are benchmarked against industry standards and reviewed periodically to maintain competitiveness.
REA provides performance-based rewards, additional allowances for employees in challenging work conditions, and bonus systems for achieving specific targets to encourage productivity.
Recognising their critical role, we provide competitive compensation and benefits for field workers.
A one-year program offering fresh graduates theoretical and practical training across plantation management, mill operations, sustainability, and safety. 26% of participants in this programme since its initiation in 1997 are still employed by REA.
REA collaborates with local educational institutions, including a specialist palm oil polytechnic, CWE (Citra Widya Edukasi), and continues to support the development of future technical specialists by sponsoring scholarships for CWE’s diploma programme.
We offer financial aid to students from the families of employees and local communities. 5 students, children of group employees and members of the local community, who were awarded scholarships, graduated in 2025 and a further 3 students will graduate in 2026.