Talent Drain: When Stars Leave
Talent Drain: When Stars Leave. Annie was staring at her smartphone screen when an e-mail notification came in. It was an e-mail from Jane, a senior manager who had been with the company for 12 years and was the backbone of the team Annie led. The subject of the e-mail surprised her “Resignation Letter.” Yes, […]
Inspiring Stories of Local Entrepreneurs: Hamzah Sulaiman: The Visionary Behind Raminten’s Uniqueness
Inspiring Stories of Local Entrepreneurs: Hamzah Sulaiman: The Visionary Behind Raminten’s Uniqueness. Yogyakarta is known for its rich culture and culinary products. One of the most popular culinary attractions is Raminten. But do you know what and who Raminten really is? Let’s explore more about Raminten, a unique culinary and cultural phenomenon in Yogyakarta. Quoting […]
Non-linear Career Development: An Alternative
Non-linear Career Development: An Alternative. This is the story of David Michael Solomon, the CEO of Goldman Sachs since 2018. Prior to assuming the role of CEO, Solomon served as president and chief operating officer (CFO) from January 2017 to September 2018, and served as co-head of the investment banking division from July 2006 to […]
Preventing Talent Hoarding: Building Careers or Hindering Growth?
Preventing Talent Hoarding: Building Careers or Hindering Growth? In many organizations, it is common for a manager or a division to keep top talent on the team while preventing them from exploring new opportunities for career development. In other words, the manager or department prevents its team members from moving to other departments or taking […]
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 […]