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​On 16th December 2022, Monroe Consulting Group Philippines was invited to the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP)'s Online Talk Show titled "People Manager On-Cam". Frilyn Corilla, Division Head at Monroe Consulting Group Philippines, was the guest speaker on the talk show. The segment's topic, "The State of Attracting", discusses what talents and com...

​This year we celebrated one of the most significant events in the sporting world. It is none other than the 2022 FIFA World Cup! The goals, the skills, the adrenaline, the heartbreaks, the joy, and the glory - we look forward to all of it! We can learn and analyse many things from this event, outside the sport aspect of it. There is plenty of work behind the scenes in bu...

The recruitment and staffing industry is usually less busy during Christmas and New Years, but aside from re-evaluating your current work situation, recruiters should also consider this period as a golden opportunity to source top talent.This is one of the most important recruitment months of the year as most candidates are planning their future. What better gift can rec...

We help with your job application process.When it comes to applying directly to a company for a role, the process can be frustrating. You wonder if the company you applied to received your application, you think about when the first and second interviews will be (in a week, in a month – who knows?!), you wait for feedback, offers seem to take forever - the list goes on.A r...

​It may seem as though the next couple of weeks are not the best time to begin your job search, but as mentioned in previous articles, December is the ideal time to start that long and dreaded search for a new position. That being said, if you would rather wait till January, it’s not the end of the world. However, there are a few things you should cross off your list now. Pr...

​There is no better time of year to find a job than in December. However, job seekers, tend to take time off to enjoy the holidays. With so much going on at this time of year, it can be challenging to maintain you job search, but stopping the search can be a big mistake. Despite what you might think, hiring continues to take place during the holiday season. An employer ...

​Despite the fact that we spend a significant amount of time at work, when it comes to making a decision about our future, most of us rely only on our expert intuition without any solid data to back our decision up. Consider it this way. When you meet a new person, how do you decide whether or not to invest into a relationship with them? Your natural tendency is to search fo...

​Inbox empty? Applications stalled out? When you have several openings to fill but no inquiries, whether you're an agency or an internal recruiter, that's a worst-case scenario.Employees are, after all, the foundation of every business, and recruiters need to bring in the right talent to ensure the company runs smoothly. Candidates are deterred from applying to your openings...

​On 14 September 2022, Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia collaborated with Asia School of Business Malaysia to host a seminar event, Riding The SEA Tech Wave As A Talent, for more than 40 MBA students. James Palin, Regional Sales Director, APAC at Empresaria Group and Avinash Kumar Manoharan, Managing Director at Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia, were the key speakers fo...

​On 9 October 2022, Mirosha Somasundram, Executive recruitment consultant from Monroe Malaysia, was invited to be the speaker of "Planning Your Career Pathway" by Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman. The Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation is a non-profit public foundation incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1966. The foundation's primary aim is to recognise and encourage the deve...

It is easy to stop developing your skills once you land a job. However, if you want to improve your career prospects, it's crucial that you continue to acquire a variety of skills and keep developing them. Whether you’re seeking a promotion or looking for a job that will advance your career, developing the following skills will allow you to be in a better position for succes...

It feels as if we have passed the point where we can talk about "unprecedented times". Despite this, we seem to once again be in uncharted territory as we teeter on the edge of recession and economic uncertainty, as far as talent is concerned at least. It's been a long time since we've seen an economy like this. Talent is still in high demand despite such lofty inflatio...

The latest workplace buzzword is quiet quitting. Even though it sounds like someone is resigning, it is actually a rebellion against the hustle culture of doing more than expected. As a result of Covid-19, many people have had to rethink their career choices, making them want to limit their workload and only do what is required of them, instead of going above and beyond. Qu...

Getting to know people in your field, and in other fields, can lead to a new career opportunity or help you advance in your current career. Nowadays, networking can be conducted in person or using a variety of technologies including email, texting, social media, and other messaging tools.It is essential to network in order to increase your job prospects on at least two cou...

Monroe Consulting Indonesia was invited to speak at a sharing session with EuroCham Human Resource (HR) Working Group on the 12th of October 2022. EuroCham HR Working Group is a community of HR leaders across Europe. They gather once a month to discuss current events that impact their businesses. This October, the topic was 2022’s talent trends in Indonesia and the SEA regi...

Recruiting differs from job interview to job interview. However, people often encounter the same old and boring interview questions, such as “what are your biggest weaknesses?” and “where do you see yourself in five years?”. With today's technology and social media tools, recruiters are required to take a more creative approach to interviewing. Making questions more interes...

Increased compensation? Exceptional benefits and bonuses? And working fewer hours? Sounds like the perfect job, especially during trying times. Before you get your hopes high and start clicking ‘apply’, take a step back and identify if this is a real opportunity. Job scams have been on the rise this year. Scammers are leveraging the unemployed with a promise for a better t...

It takes time for an employee to burn out. Even the most passionate employee can become disengaged over time due to a series of triggers. Even though a little stress can be motivating, too much of it, combined with excessive work demands and personal life stressors, can result in burnout. Employers cannot always help curb employees' burnout, especially when the cause of b...

​Your business's success depends on recruiting the right employees. Having the right people at the right time is crucial for any company, regardless of position level. Unfortunately, most employers find it challenging to find the right candidate. Many people, when faced with the huge recruitment landscape, confuse volume hiring with traditional recruitment. There is a sig...

​The negotiation of a contract is the process of determining the terms of a written agreement. Normally, it's a conversation between two parties, during which you will discuss different aspects of the contract and eventually agree on its terms.The goal of negotiating for yourself after a job offer is to leverage your advantages. It’s obvious you want career fulfilment b...