Trump Tariffs and Crisis Leadership
US President Donald Trump has announced a full three-month or approximately 90-day reprieve on all high import tariffs imposed on various countries, including Indonesia, which is subject to a 32% tariff. For China specifically, Trump’s tariff policy will be raised to 125% from 104% after China announced additional retaliatory tariffs against the US. What is […]
Job-hopping: Is it still a trend amid the wave of layoffs?
To quote https://ekonomi.bisnis.com, layoffs and factory closures have become increasingly prevalent in the early part of this year. Not only the textile giant, Sritex Group, which is in the throes of bankruptcy, but dozens of other factories have closed operations and sacrificed tens of thousands of workers. Referring to the latest verified data from the […]
No Degree, No Problem: How Headhunters Screen Talent Based on Skills
In today’s increasingly digital age, the way companies recruit employees are no longer the same as it used to be. In the past, an academic degree seemed to be a ticket to getting your dream job. However, this is no longer the case. Many companies and headhunters focus more on assessing applicants’ skills, experience, and […]
The Bare Minimum Monday Trend
Bare Minimum Monday (BMM) is increasingly popular among workers in response to burnout and high work pressure. For some employees, Monday may be the scariest day of the week. No kidding. Going back to work after relaxing and resting on the weekend can be exhausting. Many people are stressed and lack enthusiasm on their first […]
The whistleblower dilemma: Maintain Integrity or Save Your Career?
Today, the role of whistleblowers is important in exposing ethical and business violations. However, being a whistleblower is clearly high risk. Your job and career are at stake. At the same time, the desire to maintain integrity is so strong. What is a Whistleblower in the World of Work? A whistleblower is someone who discloses […]
Holding Company: Creating Synergy in Family Business
A holding company has become a popular choice for many family-owned businesses. Building on the concept of the Group Center, numerous family businesses establish formal structures through holding companies. Tata Sons Limited serves as the holding company for the Tata family, investing in various sectors. In Hong Kong, Li Ka Shing established Cheung Kong Holdings. […]
Trend #KaburAjaDulu (Just Run Away First) Employees Looking for Opportunities Abroad
The hashtag KaburAjaDulu (literally “Just Escape First”) went viral on Indonesian social media in February 2025, especially on social media platform X. Quoting kompas.com, the #KaburAjaDulu trend was used as a form of desire for Indonesian citizens to leave Indonesia to work or continue their studies abroad. Through this hashtag, netizens invited young people to […]
4 Working Days vs. 5 Working Days: Effective or Just a Gimmick?
In recent years, the concept of a four-day working week has become increasingly popular. A number of European countries have implemented it. Belgium, to quote kompas.id, is the first European country to have legislation in place to regulate a four-day working week by 2022. This rule applies to all workers, in both the public and […]
FIRE Movement: Financial Strategy to Be Able to “Retire” at a Young Age
Want to retire in your 40s, even 30s? This desire has become an obsession for many people who follow the FIRE Movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early). FIRE is a financial strategy that aims to achieve financial freedom earlier than the conventional retirement age (usually between 55-65 years, maybe even older). In recent years, this movement […]