The spouse of a foreign worker is often a highly skilled professional, yet many are blocked from working. This article explores how countries like Indonesia can reform spousal employment policy to unlock hidden talent and boost economic growth.
Why the Best Project Managers Might Be Wedding Planners
Many of the best project managers aren’t in tech, they’re wedding planners, teachers, and operators hiding in plain sight. We explore how companies can rethink hiring to uncover overlooked, high-performing talent in unconventional places.
How to Build an EVP That Attracts Top Talent
To attract and retain the right people, you need more than polished job ads. Learn why a strong employer value proposition strategy is essential to talent attraction, and how to build and operationalize one that truly reflects your culture.
Fake Degrees in Indonesia: Why Hiring Systems Must Improve
From fake diplomas to fabricated work history, too many candidates are slipping through hiring processes. This article unpacks why HR hiring mistakes persist and how organisations can stop normalising recruitment red flags.
Ani-Ani in Indonesia: Stereotype or Structural Issue?
In Indonesia’s corporate world, the term ani-ani has evolved into a stereotype aimed at women perceived to rise through charm or personal ties to power. But behind the label lies a deeper truth about gender bias, merit, and perception in the workplace.
Is Low Indonesia Household Debt a Strength or a Symptom?
Indonesia household debt remains among the lowest in Southeast Asia. While this suggests economic prudence, it also reveals deeper issues around financial access, middle-class decline, and long-term growth.
Can You Build a Global Startup from Indonesia?
What’s holding back Indonesian startups from global success? This piece investigates the capital, talent, and legal challenges, and makes the case for hybrid models and realistic patriotism in company building.
The True Cost of Vacant Positions in Your Organization
Unfilled roles may appear to save money, but they quietly drain productivity, delay progress, and damage culture. This article explores the true cost of vacant positions and why delayed hiring is often a hidden liability.
The Real Problems with Open Office Layouts
Behind the open office trend lies a deeper truth: cost-efficiency and control often outweigh collaboration. We explore the problems with open office layouts and what better alternatives look like.
Startup Funding for Older Entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia
Startup funding in Southeast Asia often follows a narrow formula: young, elite-educated founders. But overlooking older entrepreneurs may be the real missed opportunity in the Indonesia startup ecosystem.