02 September 2024
Syafrijal S.Kom
Medan - The Community Service Team, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) in collaboration with the Sekai Job Training Institute (LPK Sekai) Medan held an activity entitled "Education on Japanese Work Ethics and Its Influence on Religious Practices for Prospective Muslim Workers from Medan", Thursday (18/7/2024).
This activity was held with the aim of providing in-depth understanding to prospective Indonesian workers who will work in Japan regarding the Japanese work ethic and how to carry out religious practices while in the country.
The community service team from USU who also served as speakers in this activity consisted of two experts, namely Mhd. Pujiono, M.Hum., Ph.D., who delivered material on the Japanese work ethic, explained the values of work culture that uphold discipline, responsibility, and hard work which are the characteristics of the workforce in Japan.
Meanwhile, Dr. Windi Chaldun, Lc., M.Hum.. provided tips and tricks on how to continue to carry out religious practices consistently while working in Japan, despite facing cultural and religious differences.
The participants, who are prospective Indonesian workers who will work in Japan, seemed very enthusiastic about participating in this activity.
They actively discussed, asked questions, and shared their experiences and concerns. This dynamic discussion reflected the enthusiasm and readiness of prospective workers to understand and adapt to the Japanese work ethic while maintaining their religious practices.
"The collaboration between USU and LPK Sekai is expected to provide a positive contribution to the mental and spiritual readiness of prospective Muslim workers from Medan, so that they can work optimally in Japan without having to compromise the religious values they adhere to," said Mhd. Pujiono, M.Hum., Ph.D., who is also the Vice Dean III of FIB USU.
