Insights and Advice

Balancing Ambition and Contentment

While pursuing a fulfilling career, many of us find ourselves caught between two powerful forces: ambition and contentment. Ambition is that inner drive pushing us to achieve more, reach higher, a...

Productive Pauses: How to Stay Ahead During Work Slowdown

In every job, there are times when the workload slows down—whether it’s due to seasonal lulls, project completion, or market fluctuations. While these slow periods can feel like a break from the ...

Burnout vs. Boredom: Recognising Employee Disengagement and Taking Action

In today’s fast-paced work environment, employee engagement is a critical factor in the success of any organisation. Yet, a growing number of employees are finding themselves caught in a cycle of...

How to Write an Effective Job Description

In the realm of mid-career recruitment, quantifying the recruitment process, such as determining the number of qualified candidates to interview and the size of the applicant pool, is crucial for...

Future of Interviews: What’s next for employers and job seekers?

The job interview landscape is evolving faster than ever, driven by technological innovation, changing work cultures, and the need for more equitable hiring practices. For both employers and job ...

From ‘Yes’ to Stress: Why Cold Feet Creep in After Job Offers

In a recent poll, we discovered a surprising insight: 73% of job seekers voted to having experienced cold feet after accepting a job offer. This feeling of uncertainty or doubt before starting a n...

Keeping the spark alive: How strategic onboarding builds lasting talent

Hiring a new team member is a significant investment, from the time and effort spent in recruitment to the resources dedicated to training and development. But all too often, organisations miss ou...

AI Revolution: Balancing Technology and the Human Touch

In today’s fast-paced recruitment landscape, companies face increasing pressure to find the right talent quickly and efficiently. While traditional talent acquisition methods still hold value, th...

The art of storytelling – how to win job interviews and secure success

In today's competitive job market, standing out in interviews requires more than just a polished resume and impressive credentials. It's about connecting with your interviewer on a deeper level, ...

What is Executive Search? How to Find Top Talent

More and more companies are using executive search firms to secure top talent, not only for management positions like directors and outside directors, but also for talented managers and executive ...

Understanding the Reasons Candidates Decline Job Offers and How to Overcome Them

The race to recruit talented professionals intensifies as competition in the labour market remains high amid economic uncertainty, shifting work dynamics, and the rise of automation. In Indonesia,...

Navigating Hiring in Indonesia: A Strategic Approach for Organisations

Securing professionals in Indonesia is a critical undertaking for organisations aiming to strengthen their teams with experienced talents who can drive growth and stimulate innovation. However, t...