Overcoming Digital Fatigue
Overcoming Digital Fatigue. Today, our lives are inseparable from technology. In the workplace, this phenomenon is even more evident. On the one hand, digital technologies such as instant messaging (such as WhatsApp and Telegram), electronic mail, and remote collaboration applications (such as Zoom and Microsoft Team) make communication and work easier. But on the other […]
Breaking Silo Mentality Through Talent Mobility
Breaking Silo Mentality Through Talent Mobility. An organization consists of parts, the name of the parts can vary, ranging from divisions, units, departments, and so on. Each part has its own goals, strategies, and performance indicators. On one hand, this division makes each unit work more focused and more efficient. On the other hand, this […]
What is Brown Nosing?
What is Brown Nosing? For some people, the term brown nosing is unfamiliar. It’s different from the very popular words “sycophancy,” “sycophant,” or “sycophantic”. In fact, the meaning is the same, namely flattery and excessive or insincere behaviour aimed at winning over superiors. Hereafter, the term brown nosing will be used in this article. There […]
Preparing Human Resources for the Crisis
Preparing Human Resources for the Crisis. A crisis means a dangerous situation, an urgent condition, turmoil, or economic distress. Crises can happen anytime, often due to factors beyond a company’s control, like natural disasters such as earthquakes. Crises disrupt business operations, impact employee well-being, and can threaten both business continuity and lives. Companies must prepare […]
Managing Gig Workers
Managing Gig Workers. The rise of the gig economy has forced companies to change the way they manage their human resources. There are now more freelancers, employees on short-term contracts, and project-based work. These workers must be managed in different ways from permanent employees. Let’s take a quick look at gigworkers. Gig workers are non-permanent […]
The Threat of Gatekeeping
The Threat of Gatekeeping. Ever heard of the term gatekeeping? Literally, it means, of course, gatekeeper. However, in the context of the workplace, gatekeeping means restricting access to information, resources or opportunities by certain people or groups. Gatekeeping can be done either intentionally or unintentionally. But the impact is the same: it hinders progress, both […]
Pendekatan Human-Centric dalam Merekrut Karyawan
Pendekatan Human-Centric dalam Merekrut Karyawan. Saat ini, praktik perekrutan tradisional mulai ditinggalkan oleh banyak organisasi. Kebutuhan, motivasi, dan kesejahteraan calon karyawan makin mendapat perhatian. Perusahaan mulai menempatkan nilai, aspirasi, dan pengalaman individu sejajar dengan pengetahuan dan keterampilan saat merekrut calon karyawan. Inilah yang dikenal dengan pendekatan human-centric dalam rekrutmen. Dalam pendekatan ini, manusia dinilai serta […]
Breaking the Gen Z Stigma
Breaking the Gen Z Stigma. Some big companies have reportedly been laying off Gen Z employees. According to surveys, six out of ten companies are letting go of recent graduates. These findings come from Intelligent, an education consulting platform, which also reports on Gen Z employees’ performance. Euronews (10/23/2024) highlights reasons why companies are firing […]
Thriving Without Layoffs: Lessons from Silver Queen
Thriving Without Layoffs: Lessons from Silver Queen. Who hasn’t heard of the chocolate brand Silver Queen? Everyone seems to know it. However, not many realize that this legendary chocolate bar is a homegrown product from Garut, West Java. According to IDN Times, this chocolate company was initially named NV Ceres, owned by a Dutchman. The […]