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Hiring Passive vs. Active Talent is Not the Same Business... But We Keep Pretending It Is
Active vs passive talent needs different tools. Learn why confusing them could ruin your next critical hire.
Nov 4
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Leigh McKiernon
Indonesia’s HR Double Life: How Talent Heads Profit from Their Own Companies
In Indonesia, some top HR leaders manage recruitment by day and run agencies by night. Where’s the line between leadership and self-dealing?
Oct 22
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Leigh McKiernon
"Please Send Us Your Last Payslip, So We Know How Little to Offer You"
Hiring managers say it's about budget. It's really about your last job’s salary. Here’s how salary anchoring still rigs the offer process.
Oct 15
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Leigh McKiernon
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“Sure, I Could Do That!” The Fantasy World of Amateur Executive Search
The rise of unqualified recruiters is breaking hiring. Learn why your hiring pipeline is run by amateurs and what real talent work should look like.
Oct 7
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Leigh McKiernon
Unlimited PTO: The Capitalist Wellness Scam Disguised as a Benefit
Unlimited PTO claims to offer freedom. But without structure or payout, it may be the most expensive “benefit” you’ll never use.
Oct 5
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Leigh McKiernon
“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.
Sep 23
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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.
Sep 22
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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?
Sep 15
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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.
Sep 8
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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.
Aug 20
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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.
Aug 14
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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.
Jul 9
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Leigh McKiernon
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