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The Post-Eid Resignation Trend: How Companies Can Respond

Every year, a few weeks after Eid al-Fitr, many companies notice a familiar pattern. The office slowly returns to life after the long holiday. Inbox notifications start appearing again, meetings resume, and projects move forward as usual. And then, one by one, another type of email starts arriving. Subject: Resignation Letter. For many organizations in …

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One Day WFH to Save Fuel: A Challenge or an Opportunity for Companies?

Early April 2026 has brought a new discussion to the table: the government is encouraging companies to implement Work From Home (WFH) one day per week as a way to reduce fuel consumption. The idea is to cut down daily commuting and help ease the national energy burden. For many companies, the first reaction might …

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HR Checklist for March 2026: 7 Days of Nyepi and Eid Holidays

March 2026 will be a challenging month for HR teams and leaders. Within a single month, companies will face Nyepi, Eid holidays, collective leave, and the obligation to pay annual religious allowances. For employees, this is good news. For HR and management, it is a critical period that requires careful preparation. Why should HR take …

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Productive While Fasting: Realistic, Focused, and Still Energized

Entering the second week of Ramadan, work rhythms naturally shift. Sleep schedules change, eating patterns adjust, and energy can run out faster than usual. Unfortunately, work targets do not fast with us. This is where many professionals fall into two extremes: forcing themselves to keep the same pace as usual or lowering their performance standards …

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Career Check-Up: Checking Your Position and Career Direction Right Now

Early in the year, work rhythms start to settle. Meetings flow smoothly, targets come into view, but then that little voice whispers: “Am I still on the right track?” Relax, it’s totally normal. Most of us don’t shout this out loud, but these quiet moments are prime time to hit pause for a career check-up. …

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From Resolution to Action: Turning Goals into Everyday Work Habits

By the third week of January, something usually shifts. The early-year motivation starts to fade. Goals are still neatly written down. Resolutions are still remembered. But work reality begins to knock. Deadlines return. Routines fill up again. The issue is rarely that the goals are too ambitious. More often, it’s the gap between intention and …

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Resetting Productivity: Reprioritizing Work After the Holidays

The first day back at work after a long holiday almost always feels the same. The laptop is on. Notifications keep popping up. The inbox is overflowing. Suddenly, the calendar looks packed; though it feels like just yesterday we wrapped up the year with big plans and fresh intentions. At this point, many professionals don’t …

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Average Intelligence Quotient vs. Corporate Reality: Why Interns Struggle

Today I read an article about the decline in the average intelligence quotient of Indonesians over the past few years. The article stated that the average intelligence quotient is now only eight points below that of a gorilla. Yes, a gorilla. In fact, it might even be a more noble creature, as it never destroys …

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Keep the Spirit Alive: Sustaining Energy for the Final Sprint of 2025

Early December always comes with mixed feelings. On one hand, many of us are tired, the journey through 2025 has been long and full. But on the other hand, there’s a quiet warmth when we look back and realize just how much has changed; within the team, in our work, and even in ourselves. Before …

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Two Months Left in 2025, How to Hit Your Targets in Smart Ways

We’ve entered the final stretch of the year, the last two months where everything feels urgent. Reports, deadlines, and projects seem to pile up all at once. But the good news is it’s not about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most. Here’s how you can make these last two months truly count: 1. …

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