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…
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…
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…
Stop copy-pasting your Resume into LinkedIn
If your LinkedIn looks like your Resume, you are doing it wrong. Your LinkedIn is not a PDF dump. LinkedIn first, resume second; in the blog, learn the order recruiters…
Do recruiters push for high-salary candidates to earn higher fees?
Do you suspect recruiters chase candidates with the biggest paychecks because our fee is a percentage of annual compensation? If you think real headhunters target the highest-paid candidates just to…
Finding people is not the same as recruiting them
Companies that say “we can find candidates ourselves” often crash into reality. They confuse sourcing with recruiting and end up with a spreadsheet, not a shortlist. Anyone with Wi-Fi can…
The truth about job hunting: It sucks
Job hunting is humiliating. Let’s stop pretending otherwise. It’s not glamorous, it’s not empowering, and it’s rarely quick. Psychologists say the three most stressful life events are marriage, buying a…