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“Job Hugging” Is Nonsense. It's Called Staying Employed, Like a Grown-Up
“Job hugging” sounds cute. It’s actually just what people have always done in a shaky economy: keep a job because life costs money.
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Leigh McKiernon
“Sign Here and Shut Up”: The Legal Illusions of the Modern Severance Agreement
Think that NDA in your severance is legal? It might not be. We break down scare clauses, employee rights, and the corporate fear machine behind them.
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Leigh McKiernon
Indonesia’s Human Capital Index: Halfway There, But Going Where?
Indonesia scores 0.54 on the Human Capital Index. What does that mean for its future workforce and how does it compare to Southeast Asia?
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Leigh McKiernon
Radical Candour: The Management Theory That Sounds Amazing Until You Actually Try It
Feedback is a gift, until it causes cultural breakdown. Explore the messy reality of Radical Candour in Southeast Asia and how to adapt it smartly.
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Leigh McKiernon
Congratulations, Indonesia, You’re in Your Prime! (Please Don’t Sleep Through It)
Indonesia is in its demographic sweet spot. But time is short. This piece explores what happens if the country fails to act before the window closes.
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Leigh McKiernon
Indonesia’s Salary Market Finally Sobered Up and the Hangover’s Here to Stay
Jakarta’s salary boom is over. Explore what caused the inflation, why the reset is happening now, and how it impacts hiring across industries.
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Leigh McKiernon
Welcome to the Talent Gold Rush: Where Everyone’s Hiring and No One’s Finding Gold
Automation, visibility, and volume promised better hiring. What we got instead: noise, fatigue, and the quiet need for human expertise.
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Leigh McKiernon
Your Company Brand Is Not Your Employer Brand. Now You're a Terrible Place to Work
Brand recognition won't fix your people problems. Read why challenger brands often outperform global giants in attracting and keeping talent.
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Leigh McKiernon
Fake It 'Til You Make It: How Credential Fraud Became Normal in Indonesia
Learn why fake credentials are thriving in Indonesia, and how hiring processes are quietly helping them pass through unchecked.
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Leigh McKiernon
Hiring Isn’t That Hard. It’s Just Being Done Badly.
Most hiring problems aren’t about the lack of great candidates. They're about the lack of clarity, context, and commitment.
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Leigh McKiernon
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Nowhere to Hide: Who Really Benefits in the Modern Open Office?
As open offices spread, workers struggle with noise, visibility, and a lack of autonomy. The design says “collaboration,” but the outcome says…
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Leigh McKiernon
No One Will Say It, So We Will: This Is Age Discrimination
Multigenerational teams perform better. Still, age bias excludes seasoned professionals. It’s time to value wisdom, not just novelty.
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Leigh McKiernon
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