Business, Leadership, Management

22 Mar 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Startups, Venture Capital

04 Mar 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Expat Life, Hiring, Indonesia

01 Mar 2025

Hiring Expats in Indonesia: Challenges, Costs and Reality

Behind the shrinking number of expat jobs in Indonesia lies a deeper story about sovereignty, leadership optics, and the limits…

Leigh McKiernon

Hiring, Human Resources

26 Feb 2025

Company Brand vs Employer Brand: Understanding the Difference

Market leaders often assume their employer brand is as strong as their corporate brand. It’s not. We explore why that…

Leigh McKiernon

Economy, Indonesia

25 Feb 2025

Can Indonesia Capitalize on Its Demographic Bonus?

Indonesia’s youth could drive innovation, industry, and inclusive growth. But without the right education and job creation strategy, the demographic…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Expat Life, Indonesia

22 Feb 2025

Cost of Living for Expats in Jakarta: What CPI Gets Wrong

Jakarta looks cheap on paper, but expat life exists outside the CPI. Discover how dual economies, lifestyle demands, and infrastructure…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Indonesia

18 Feb 2025

Why Young Professionals in Indonesia Must Rethink Career Goals

Many young professionals in Indonesia are chasing prestige roles, while traditional industries that drive the economy are actively hiring and…

Leigh McKiernon

Assessment, Human Resources, Management

15 Feb 2025

Is Stack Ranking Still Effective in 2025?

Stack ranking once promised better performance and accountability. Today, it’s more likely to breed fear, kill collaboration, and drive top…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Culture, Indonesia

12 Feb 2025

Indonesia Business Conferences: All Talk, No Action?

Indonesia business conferences now dominate the national calendar, offering endless dialogue on reform and innovation. Yet despite a decade of…

Leigh McKiernon

Hiring, Human Resources

26 Jan 2025

How to Hire Well in 2025: Why Hiring Is Still Broken

Vague job specs, vanishing hiring managers, and weeks without feedback. Sound familiar? Learn how to hire well by avoiding the…

Leigh McKiernon