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The Mid-Career CV Problem: Why Good Professionals Keep Writing Bad Resumés
Your CV should sell your future, not list your past. This guide breaks down how to rewrite your resume for senior leadership success.
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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
AI Isn't Coming for Your Job, but Your Boss Might Be
The truth behind the AI hype cycle. Why executives love it, workers fear it, and most of us misunderstand what it’s really doing to jobs.
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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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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
Indonesia Bans Age Discrimination in Job Ads. Problem Solved? Not Quite.
Indonesia now bans age limits in job ads, but without enforcement, hiring bias may continue behind the scenes. Here’s what still needs to change.
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Leigh McKiernon
Big Consulting Is Dead. Long Live Big Consulting!
Management consulting is losing appeal. Prestige remains, but the tradeoffs are harsher, and top grads are looking elsewhere for impact.
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Leigh McKiernon
The “Coming Soon” Economy: Does Indonesia Love Announcements More Than Outcomes?
Indonesia has vision, talent, and intent. But when declarations become the end goal, trust erodes and unfinished plans pile up.
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Leigh McKiernon
Everybody’s Suddenly Brave: The Rise of the Career Candour Copycats
When candour becomes a trend, truth gets lost. This article explores how borrowed voices and stolen tone have taken over professional platforms.
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Leigh McKiernon
Performance Improvement Plans: The Subtle Art of Being "Supported" Out the Door
It usually begins with a deceptively casual calendar invite.
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Leigh McKiernon
Let’s Pay Teachers Enough to Afford the Country They’re Supposed to Save
Education is the first word in every campaign speech, the cornerstone of “Indonesia Emas 2045” visions, and the department we lovingly strangle each…
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Leigh McKiernon
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