Hiring, Human Resources

26 Jun 2025

Job Definition vs Job Description: Why the Difference Matters

Generic job descriptions don’t attract top talent. This article explores why creating a job definition is a strategic advantage, and…

Leigh McKiernon

Assessment, Hiring, Human Resources, Leadership, Management

18 Jun 2025

Radical Candour in Southeast Asia: Helpful or Harmful?

Radical Candour asks for open challenge and personal care. But in hierarchical environments, that mix can feel unsafe. We examine…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Hiring

15 Jun 2025

STAR Method Interview Guide: Tell Better Stories, Get Hired

Being qualified isn’t enough. The STAR method interview framework helps translate your achievements into stories that land. Candidates who practice,…

Leigh McKiernon

Executive Search, Hiring, Human Resources

08 Jun 2025

The Contingent Recruitment Problem: A Broken System

What looks like flexibility for employers is often unpaid labor for recruiters and career risk for candidates. The cost of…

Leigh McKiernon

Hiring, Human Resources, Indonesia

29 May 2025

Why Age Discrimination in Indonesian Job Ads Won’t End

Indonesia’s 2025 circular banning age limits in job ads is a symbolic step forward. But without legal force or structural…

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

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