What fee do you pay recruitment firms?
Be careful. Some recruiters deliberately blur the picture, so you do not see what actually drives the fee behind the scenes. Your third-party recruitment agency and executive search firm calculate…
‘Headhunting’ has become a borrowed label for beginners seeking instant credibility
A self-described “executive search” firm recently dropped this line that deserves a trophy for professional comedy: “Real executive search firms advertise roles.” I couldn’t believe it. Are you kidding me?…
Which of my blogs made the biggest splash for you in 2025?
How many of my 40 blogs did you read this year? I find myself reflecting on the content I've created this year and its impact. Which article stopped you scrolling?…
Ghosting candidates will soon be illegal. New law in 2026 forces companies to give every candidate a final answer
There is also a cultural shift. Many HR and recruitment teams have treated silence as neutral. This new law states that silence is misconduct. HR teams must inform candidates if…
Here’s the salary conversation that kills 90% of senior hires; from my 20 years of executive search in Thailand
This conversation is where senior level deals go off the rails because both sides make the same mistakes. You walk into the final interview. The hiring panel nods. Everyone likes…
Nobody talks about this, but is micro-management an acceptable leadership in Southeast Asia?
Considering the hierarchical and, to some extent, religious Buddhist beliefs, would you say that micro-management is an acceptable form of leadership in Southeast Asia? Micro-management is more common in Southeast…
HR in Thailand sits in two different worlds, and the gap is obvious
In multinational companies, HR teams in Thailand rarely drive strategy. They receive it. Regional HQ in Singapore or Shanghai writes the plan. Global HQ in the US or Europe signs…
How long should your resume be?
Stop treating your resume like a life story. If you’ve ever wondered whether your resume should be one page, two pages, or five, the answer is simple. But first, let’s…
6 tips how Baby Boomers can win the job hunt in 2026
Hello Baby Boomers, yes, you born between 1946 and 1964. Here are job search tips for baby boomers: Compete smarter, not older. You represent about a quarter of the world’s…
When companies use multiple recruiters: What really happens behind the scenes
If you want recruiters to laugh behind your back and your own colleagues to wonder what you are doing, go ahead and multi-list your job vacancies. Hiring/HR/TA managers often think…