Careers, Human Resources, Management

09 May 2025

The Truth About The Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Though presented as a developmental tool, the performance improvement plan often operates as a legal and managerial tactic to push…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers

07 May 2025

Why Thought Leadership Is Losing Credibility Online in 2025

Thought leadership has become a performance. As professionals chase trends over expertise, true expert perspectives are lost, and personal branding…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Expat Life, Indonesia

03 May 2025

The Untapped Potential of the Spouse of a Foreign Worker

The spouse of a foreign worker is often a highly skilled professional, yet many are blocked from working. This article…

Leigh McKiernon

Executive Search, Hiring, Management

30 Apr 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon

Hiring, Human Resources

26 Apr 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon

Education, Hiring, Human Resources, Indonesia

23 Apr 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Careers, Culture, Hiring, Human Resources, Indonesia, Leadership

20 Apr 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon

Economy, Indonesia

05 Apr 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Startups, Venture Capital

02 Apr 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon

Executive Search, Hiring, Human Resources, Management

26 Mar 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon