Inspirational Story of Local Entrepreneurs: From a Whim to a Legend – The Success Strategy of Bika Ambon Zulaikha
When Hajjah Mariani, a retired pharmaceutical company employee, tried making bika ambon cakes in 2003, she never imagined that this “whim” would change her family’s life. From selling only eight boxes a day, Bika Ambon Zulaikha has now become an iconic souvenir of Medan and one of the largest bika ambon shops in North Sumatra. […]
Golden Shackles: Employee Retention Strategy or Career Shackles?
In the modern workplace, companies often retain their best talent by any means necessary. From lucrative salaries, annual bonuses, stock options, to exclusive benefits that are too good to pass up. Behind this employee retention strategy lies an interesting and controversial phenomenon: “golden handcuffs.” Golden handcuffs is a term that describes a situation where an […]
Climbing the Ladder or Skill Expansion? The Career Dilemma of Today’s Employees
In the past, the ideal career was often described as a straight and sturdy ladder. We started at the bottom, then climbed step by step, hoping that one day we would reach the top through promotion to a manager or director position. However, in today’s rapidly changing world of work, the concept of climbing the […]
Social Footprint Check: When Digital Footprints Determine a Person’s Career Fate
In today’s digital world, CVs are not the only benchmark for recruiters. The virtual world has become the “first source of information” that silently describes a candidate’s personality and character. Digital footprint, or social footprints, are now not just online archives, but also determinants that influence recruitment. For some people, this footprint can be a […]
Psychological Tests Aren’t Enough: The Importance of Mentorship and Reverse Mentoring in Talent Management
In today’s ever-changing world of work, companies can no longer rely solely on formal training or psychological tests to manage talent. While psychological tests remain useful for mapping employee potential and suitability, organizations need to create a more vibrant learning ecosystem one where knowledge sharing, mindset formation, and empathy building are key. One approach that […]
The Rise of Fractional Leadership: Executives Who Work Part-Time for Multiple Organizations
The world of leadership continues to evolve. Whereas executive positions used to mean full-time work and exclusive commitment to one company, more and more organizations are now adopting a new model: fractional leadership. This concept allows senior executives—such as CEOs, CFOs, CMOs, CPOs, or CTOs—to work part-time with flexible contracts, even for several organizations at […]
The Rise of Multi-Career Professionals in the Workplace: When Employees Have More Than One Job
The workplace is changing rapidly. Unlike previous generations who often remained loyal to a single career path, more and more people are now pursuing multiple careers, holding two or three professional roles simultaneously. An accountant can be an entrepreneur on one hand and a content creator on the other. This trend is not only popular […]
Micromanaging vs Empowering: Leadership Styles that Transform Engagement into Empowerment
The discourse on human resource management and leadership style within organizations has undergone significant changes in recent years. Whereas employee engagement was previously the primary goal—measured through surveys, encouraged with various benefits, and pursued to reduce turnover and increase productivity—the topic has now evolved into a deeper and more sustainable concept, namely empowerment. This shift […]
Social Isolation in the Era of Remote/Hybrid Work: How HR Builds Human Relationships
The world of work has undergone a dramatic transformation. Remote and hybrid work models, which were initially only emergency solutions during the pandemic, are now mainstream in many companies’ operations. While offering a myriad of benefits—such as flexibility, time efficiency, and access to a wider talent pool—these new work models also bring hidden impacts: a […]