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Whistleblowing in Indonesia: A Guide to "Career Suicide"
Whistleblowing—an act often celebrated as a valiant stand against corruption and malfeasance.
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Leigh McKiernon
Welcome to Indonesia: The Land of Opportunity (and Women)
As an executive search consultant based in Indonesia, I’ve had my fair share of curious conversations. It’s a fascinating job, really…
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Leigh McKiernon
The Arrogance of Assumption: Foreign Companies and Their Misadventures in Indonesia
Once upon a time in a faraway boardroom, foreign companies devised a brilliant plan.
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Leigh McKiernon
Industry Hosts Inaugural ‘Aplikaskars’ Awards, Jakarta’s Silicon Valley Pretends to Be Humble for…
JAKARTA, INDONESIA — An arena that reeked of silicon and inflated self-esteem took center stage in Jakarta’s Silicon Valley, as the tech startup…
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Leigh McKiernon
The Job Title Arms Race: Is Your Workplace Ready for a Title Tsunami?
In a world where job titles have seemingly gained more significance than the very air we breathe, Indonesia has emerged as a trailblazer in the peculiar…
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Leigh McKiernon
All That Glitters Isn’t Green: The Hypocrisy Behind ESG Investing
Hold on to your batik shirts, folks, because Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is the new black in the Indonesian corporate…
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Leigh McKiernon
The Startup Circus: A World of Cash Jugglers, Rookie Ringleaders, and Angel Investors
Welcome to the parallel universe of tech startups in Indonesia, where cash burns with the ferocity of a forest fire in Kalimantan, experience is…
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Leigh McKiernon
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