About Goals
Creating decent jobs and sustainable economic growth remains a significant challenge in Indonesia. The Universitas Sumatera Utara promotes decent and inclusive employment opportunities and promotes sustainable economic growth in Indonesia by working with companies, civil society organizations and the government to create an environment that supports inclusive economic development and provides equitable access to employment opportunities. Therefore, the Universitas Sumatera Utara is always present by providing training, seminars and skills development programs for students and the general public. It also helps facilitate connections between job seekers and quality job opportunities, and supports small and medium enterprises in their growth. Let's create a better future together through decent jobs and economic growth in Indonesia. Visit the Universitas Sumatera Utara SDGs page now to get more information about our Decent Work and Economic Growth program. Together, we can build a strong foundation for shared prosperity and well-being.
Universitas Sumatera Utara's Action to the SDGs
Employment Practice
Employment Practice Living Wage
USU ensures that all staff and faculty receive fair and competitive compensation that meets or exceeds the regional living wage standard. This policy is regulated under Rector Regulation No. 11 of 2022 on Basic Salaries and Rector Regulation No. 1 of 2022 on Post-Employment Benefits, aligned with the North Sumatra Minimum Wage (Governor’s Decree No. 188.44/991/KPTS/2023). Financial data from the 2024 of the Human Resources Bureau confirms that the lowest-paid staff earn above the provincial minimum wage, with annual adjustments for inflation, job class, and service tenure. Compensation packages include base salary, performance pay, allowances, bonuses, and welfare benefits, ensuring financial security and equity. Payroll and evaluation are managed through the Integrated Personnel Management Information System, guaranteeing transparency and adherence to living wage principles that support staff wellbeing and family needs.
Employment Practice Unions (N)
USU guarantees the freedom of association and equal participation rights for all employees, including women and international staff , as stated in Rector’s Regulation No. 21of 2017, Article 21(1)h. The policy affirms that every staff member may join professional or academic organizations regardless of gender or nationality. Many USU faculty are active in recognized associations such as the Indonesian Economists Association, Indonesian Accounting Lecturers Association, and the Population, Women, and Children Development Association. In addition, USU maintains staff cooperatives that serve as welfare and mutual-support entities, enabling financial and social empowerment. While these cooperatives do not function as formal labor unions, they perform equivalent roles in fostering collective representation, workplace inclusivity, and democratic participation, reflecting alignment with international labor principles.
Employment Policy on Discrimination
USU guarantees a workplace free from all forms of discrimination through enforceable policy and institutional culture. This is anchored in Rector Regulation No. 21 of 2017,which safeguards employees’ professional rights, and reinforced by the USU Code of Ethics and Employee Discipline (2008) mandating equal respect for all individuals regardless of religion, ethnicity, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or social status. USU ensures equal representation across academic and administrative positions and operates a dedicated Whistle Blower and Anti-Discrimination Reporting System to enable safe, confidential reporting and guarantee responsive follow-up actions—reflecting USU’s zero-tolerance policy and proactive mechanisms for accountability, inclusion, and protection.
Employment Policy Modern Slavery
USU maintains a firm institutional policy opposing forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking, and child labour. The university’s recruitment system adheres strictly to Rector Regulation No. 21 of 2017, which guarantees employee rights and prohibits the employment of individuals under 18 years of age. Recruitment is conducted openly and transparently through official online and print channels to ensure free, fair, and voluntary employment practices. USU also collaborates with the Department of Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection, and Family Planning to promote the protection and empowerment of women and children in North Sumatra. Additionally, the USU SDGs Center plays an active advocacy role in addressing human rights and labour ethics, reinforcing the university’s zero-tolerance stance toward any form of forced labour, trafficking, or child exploitation.
Employment Practice Equivalent Rights Outsourcing
USU guarantees fair and equivalent rights for outsourced and third-party workers through binding institutional regulations and operational frameworks. This is explicitly stated in Rector’s Decree No.1501/UN5.1.R/SK/KPM/2020 on Cooperation Procedures, which requires that all partnership agreements be mutually beneficial, transparent, and equitable, with clear clauses defining the rights and obligations of both USU and external contractors, including labor standards. Furthermore, the USU Input Cost Standard 2022 mandates that remuneration for outsourced or non USU staff must not fall below the regional minimum wage and if lower rates exist, the higher standard prevails. These policies ensure outsourced personnel receive fair economic protection and equitable treatment consistent with national labor laws, reinforcing USU’s commitment to inclusivity, shared responsibility, and ethical employment governance.
Employment Policy Pay Scale Equity
USU implements a comprehensive policy framework ensuring gender pay equity, established through several Rector Regulations. The Rector’s Regulation No. 11of 2022 on Basic Salaries mandates that base pay is determined solely by objective criteria such as rank, tenure, position, and qualifications ensuring that individuals inequivalent roles receive equal pay regardless of gender. This framework is reinforced by USU’s Non Discrimination Policy, which requires recruitment, evaluation, and promotion decisions to be based strictly on competence and performance, prohibiting gender, ethnic, or religious bias. The university’s Remuneration System applies the principles of Pay for Position and Pay for Performance, making systemic gender pay disparities structurally impossible. This transparent, legally binding system supports Decent Work and through continuous fairness monitoring.
Tracking Pay Scale for Gender Equity
USU upholds a compensation and remuneration framework that promotes pay equity and gender fairness as mandated by Rector Regulation No. 21 of 2017, particularly Article 21(c) and Article 22(b), which ensure fair and accountable employment practices across all university units. Salaries are determined by objective criteria—job responsibilities, performance, and tenure—without gender bias. Although USU does not yet have a formal gender pay gap audit system, the university’s merit-based pay structure and high female representation in leadership roles (51.9% of 788 lecturers in structural positions) demonstrate strong practical outcomes in gender equity. Moreover, initiatives such as the EQUITY Program with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and research on organizational justice and work-life balance reinforce USU’s evidence-based approach toward gender equality
Employment Practice Appeal Process
USU provides a formal and transparent mechanism for employees to appeal issues related to employment rights, remuneration, and workplace fairness. The system is administered digitally through two main platforms: the Information System for human resource data management platform, which manages human resources data, performance reviews, and HR communications, and the E-Office platform, which enables electronic submission of formal appeals and documentation related to pay, promotion, and disciplinary actions. In addition, USU operates a whistleblower protection mechanism for sensitive grievances involving discrimination or rights violations, ensuring confidentiality and supervisor-led follow-up. While the university does not designate a single appeals board, its digitalized and regulation-based processes anchored in Rector Regulation No.21 of 2017 ensure legal compliance, traceability, and institutional accountability in all employment-related appeals.
Employment Practice Labour Rights (N)
USU formally recognizes labour rights for all employees, including freedom of association and the right to collective representation/bargaining, regardless of gender or nationality. These rights are protected under Rector Regulation No. 21 of2017, Article 21(1)(h), guaranteeing employees the freedom to associate in professional and scientific organizations. This policy applies equally to female and international staff . Faculty actively participate in professional associations, such as the Indonesian Economists Association and the Indonesian Accounting Lecturers Association. USU also supports internal cooperatives providing financial and social welfare benefits. Furthermore, the Whistleblower System and structured grievance mechanisms uphold participatory labour rights and institutional accountability, ensuring inclusive and equitable workplace practices.
Expenditure Per Employee
Number of Employees
4,010
Number of Academic Staff
2,263
University expenditure
Rp1,416,384,088,927
Proportion of Students Taking Work Placements
Number of Students
41,570
Number of Students with Work Placements for more than a Month
12,123
Proportion of Employees on Secure Contracts
Number of Employees
4,010
Number of Employees on Contracts of Over 24 Months
3,620
SDGs Articles
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PRIORITY STATEMENTS
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Research and Publications
Business Process Model Design as a Basis for Determining the Price of Coffee Beans in Tanah Karo
Sembiring M.T., Nasution A., Alda T., Sawaluddin, Gurusinga L.
Sustainability and natural resources management in developed countries: The role of financial inclusion and human development
Liu J., Kim Loan V.T., Mousa S., Ali A., Muda I., Cong P.T.
Moving a step closer towards environmental sustainability in Asian countries: focusing on real income, urbanization, transport infrastructure, and research and development
Qi F., Abu-Rumman A., Al Shraah A., Muda I., Huerta-Soto R., Hai Yen T.T., Abdul-Samad Z., Michel M.
Ecological innovation for environmental sustainability and human capital development: the role of environmental regulations and renewable energy in advanced economies
Binh An N., Kuo Y.-L., Mabrouk F., Sanyal S., Muda I., Hishan S.S., Abdulrehman N.
Examining the role of sustainability and natural resources management in improving environmental quality: Evidence from Asian countries
Li Z., Leong L.W., N Aldoseri M.M., Muda I., Abu-Rumman A., Al Shraah A.
Do oil, gold and metallic price volatilities prove gold as a safe haven during COVID-19 pandemic? Novel evidence from COVID-19 data
Cui M., Wong W.-K., Wisetsri W., Mabrouk F., Muda I., Li Z., Hassan M.
Bamboo marketing management (case study around PT Toba Pulp Lestari concesion)
Azhar I., Risnasari I., Hemmy A.V.
The approaches for the two parameters of the Weibull Distribution
Lestari S., Sutarman
Effect of blanching treatment on drying time and the quality of hybrid system solar dried red chilli
Romauli N.D.M., Sihombing H.V., Sinamo K.N., Ambarita H., Manurung H.
Consideration on Use of the Corn Plant Ash-Based Concrete related to the Salt and Acid Attack: A Review
Aswin M., Iqlima M., Alfarizy R.A.
Connectivity, sport events, and tourism development of Mandalika’s special economic zone: A perspective from big data cognitive analytics
Caraka R.E., Wardhana I.W., Kim Y., Sakti A.D., Gio P.U., Noh M., Pardamean B.
Sustainable Development of Employee Lifecycle Management in the Age of Global Challenges: Evidence from China, Russia, and Indonesia
Xiang H., Lu J., Kosov M.E., Volkova M.V., Ponkratov V.V., Masterov A.I., Elyakova I.D., Popkov S.Yu., Taburov D.Yu., Lazareva N.V., Muda I., Vasiljeva M.V., Zekiy A.O.
Model of Tax Planning and Firm Value Relationship with Tax Amnesty as a Control Variable: Evidence from Indonesia
Santoso M.R., Maksum A., Ramli, Bukit R.Br.
Sustainable economic growth via human capital and cleaner energy: evidence from non-parametric panel methods
Sun B., Zhu W., Mughal N., Hordofa T.T., Zhanbayev R., Muda I.
Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Effectiveness of Companies' Business Activities
Vasiljeva M.V., Semin A.N., Ponkratov V.V., Kuznetsov N.V., Kostyrin E.V., Semenova N.N., Ivleva M.I., Zekiy A.O., Ruban-Lazareva N.V., Elyakov A.L., Muda I.
Monetary Policy in Indonesia: Dynamics of Inflation, Credibility Index and Output Stability Post Covid 19: New Keynesian Small Macroeconomics Approach
Ruslan D., Tanjung A.A., Lubis I., Siregar K.H., Pratama I.
Development of Propolis Fraction from Madu Efi's Bee Farm
Mustika S.E., Lelo A., Hasibuan P.A., Nasution I.P., Eyanoer P.C., Ichwan M., Effendi R., Mustafa
A Hybrid Metaheuristic Model for Efficient Analytical Business Prediction
Elveny M., Nasution M.K.M., Syah R.B.Y.
Hybrid Local Search Algorithm for Optimization Route of Travelling Salesman Problem
Zuhanda M.K., Ismail N., Caraka R.E., Syah R., Gio P.U.
Sustainable Development of Beggars Handling Systems in Indonesia: A Case Study in Medan City
Thamrin H., Ridho H., Nasution F.A., Ritonga F.U., Saragih I.D.
Mobile Payment: Trends in the Digital Shopping Behaviour of the Millennial Generation
Situmorang S.H.
Political trauma of Uleebalang descendants over past conflict in the city of Lhokseumawe, Aceh
Fasya T.K., Sibarani R., Agustono B., Amin M., Yunanda R.
Influence of natural resources, ICT, and financial globalization on economic growth: Evidence from G10 countries
Ze F., Yu W., Ali A., Hishan S.S., Muda I., Khudoykulov K.
Inhibitory Effects of Nipa Palm Vinegar on the Carbohydrate Hydrolysing Enzymes [(Kesan Perencatan Cuka Nipah pada Enzim Hidrolisis Karbohidrat)]
Yasmin F., Meyyammai S., Abd Razak K.N., Samad N.A., Widyawati T., Yusoff N.A.
Positive effect on the development regional of the Karo Regency by creative economic basic honey UMKM
Rosari D., Lubis S.N., Rujiman R., Purwoko A.
Marketing efficiency perspective of sustainable Andaliman agroforestry in Humbang Hasundutan Regency
Pane T.C., Rumaijuk B.T., Supriana T., Khaliqi M.
The Influence of the Relationship Between the Economic Development of Countries Using Renewable Energy and the Relationship with Environmental Effects
Muda I., Huamán-Romaní Y.-L., Apaza R.A., Cerna H.W.A., Vilela L.M.G., Arellano S.R.V., Quispe-Aguilar M.-F., la cruz L.-K.C.-D.
Tourism Economic Effect Sustainability of the National Strategic Area of Lake Toba Against Community Economic Improvement
Remus S.P., Tarmizi H., Daulay P., Rujiman
Corrigendum to “Natural resources, green innovation, fintech, and sustainability: A fresh insight from BRICS” [Resour. Pol. 80 (2023) 103119] (Resources Policy (2023) 80, (S0301420722005621), (10.1016/j.resourpol.2022.103119))
Lisha L., Mousa S., Arnone G., Muda I., Huerta-Soto R., Shiming Z.
Stationarity test for medicine time series data
Mathelinea D., Chandrashekar R., Mawengkang H.
Economic development, natural resource utilization, GHG emissions and sustainable development: A case study of China
Ze F., Wong W.-K., Alhasan T.K., Al Shraah A., Ali A., Muda I.
The Effect of Allium sativum and Curcuma xanthorriza Meal Addition as Phytobiotics in Broiler Feed on Performance and Feed Economic Values
Sari T.V., Ginting E.E., Hamdan, Trisna A.
Adaptive Workplace with Indoor Health and Comfort Approach Toward Sustainable City
Fachrudin H.T.
Relationship between the resource curse, Forest management and sustainable development and the importance of R&D Projects
Wang X., Yin J., Yang Y., Muda I., Abduvaxitovna S.Z., AlWadi B.M., Castillo-Picon J., Abdul-Samad Z.
Do natural resources utilization and economic development reduce greenhouse gas emissions through consuming renewable and Clean Technology? A case study of China towards sustainable development goals
Dong Y., Wong W.-K., Muda I., Cong P.T., Duong Hoang A., Ghardallou W., Ha N.N.
SETTLEMENT OF MEUGOE BLANG DISPUTES THROUGH CUSTOMARY LAW OF ACEH [RESOLUÇÃO DE LITÍGIOS DE MEUGOE BLANG ATRAVÉS DO DIREITO CONSUETUDINÁRIO DE ACEH]
Safrijal A., Faisal, Syahrin A., Rinaldi Y.
How Fintech and effective governance derive the greener energy transition: Evidence from panel-corrected standard errors approach
Xu S., Zhang Y., Chen L., Leong L.W., Muda I., Ali A.
Anticataract activity of ethanolic extract from Hippobroma longiflora (L.) G.Don leaves: Ex vivo investigation [Actividad anticatarata del extracto etanólico de las hojas de Hippobroma longiflora (L.) G.Don: Investigación ex vivo]
Imelda E., Khairan K., Lubis R.R., Kemala P., Zulfiani U., Rahayu S., Idroes G.M., Adev S.M., Maulydia N.B., Idroes R.
Populist student organizations in Indonesia: an analysis of anti-establishment ideas
Amin M., Ritonga A.D.
Hydrothermally nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-C-dots) from isolated lignin of oil palm empty fruit bunch for bacterial imaging of Staphylococcus aureus
Sumaiyah, Hasibuan P.A., Tanjung M., Lianto W., Gea S., Piliang A., Situmorang S.A.
Nexus between financial inclusion, workers’ remittances, and unemployment rate in Asian economies
Wu W., Hon-Wei L., Yang S., Muda I., Xu Z.
The impact of education and digitalization on female labour force participation in BRICS: an advanced panel data analysis
Shuangshuang Y., Zhu W., Mughal N., Aparcana S.I.V., Muda I.
Engaging leadership and work engagement as moderated by “diuwongke”: an Indonesian study
Rahmadani V.G., Schaufeli W.B.
Numerical investigation of water forced convection inside a copper metal foam tube: Genetic algorithm (GA) based fuzzy inference system (GAFIS) contribution with CFD modeling
Nasution M.K.M., Elveny M., Syah R., Behroyan I., Babanezhad M.
The Model of Business Intelligence Development by Applying Cooperative Society Based Financial Technology
Al-Khowarizmi A., Syah R., Elveny M.
The Impact of Social Media Influencers Raffi Ahmad and Nagita Slavina on Tourism Visit Intentions across Millennials and Zoomers Using a Hierarchical Likelihood Structural Equation Model
Caraka R.E., Noh M., Lee Y., Toharudin T., Yusra, Tyasti A.E., Royanow A.F., Dewata D.P., Gio P.U., Basyuni M., Pardamean B.
An experimental investigation on mechanical properties of Fe2O3 microparticles reinforced polypropylene
Khosravi Maleki F., KM Nasution M., Gok M.S., Arab Maleki V.
Propolis of stingless bees for the development of novel functional food and nutraceutical ingredients: A systematic scoping review of the experimental evidence
Zulhendri F., Perera C.O., Chandrasekaran K., Ghosh A., Tandean S., Abdulah R., Herman H., Lesmana R.
Evaluation on e-marketing exposure practice to minimize the customers’ online shopping purchase regret
Lubis A.N., Lumbanraja P., Hasibuan B.K.
Intelligent SMES based on Flower Pollination Algorithm on Wind Power System for Dynamic Stability Enhancement
Setiadi H., Asfani D.A., Nasution T.H., Abdillah M., Krismanto A.U.
Properties of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) biomass particleboard at different maleic acid content and particle size as potential materials for table tennis blade
Sutiawan J., Hermawan D., Hadi Y.S., Nawawi D.S., Kusumah S.S., Ningrum R.S., Amanda P., Ismayati M., Abdillah I.B.
Foliar stomata characteristics of tree species in a university green open space
Susilowati A., Novriyanti E., Rachmat H.H., Rangkuti A.B., Harahap M.M., Ginting I.M., Kaban N.S., Iswanto A.H.
The Effect of Public Transportation Management to the City Planning in Medan
Alfonsius, Sihombing M., Rujiman, Purwoko A.
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