Articles & News
Market trends, hiring strategy, leadership and life at Makana Partners: 50 articles and counting.

AI & technology

Japan market
The Value and Demand for International Assignments in the Age of AI

Hiring & recruitment
A Third of Japanese Hires Come From Job Boards

Company news
A Wonderful Night of Reunion and Celebration

Japan market
Japan’s 2026 Market Trends: Quiet Restructuring and Workforce Transformation

AI & technology
AI Is Not a Tech Problem. It's a Leadership One.

Hiring & recruitment
5 Effective Recruitment Strategies to Combat Talent Shortages in 2026

Company news
Intern Spotlight: Reflecting on Maria Gherman's Journey at Makana Partners

Leadership
The Strategic Cost of Leadership Vacancy in Japan: A Revenue Recovery Framework for Multinational Corporations

HR & workplace
How to Stay Relevant in HR in 2026 and Beyond

HR & workplace
The Growth Mindset in 2026: Adapting Today, Thriving Tomorrow

Company news
Intern Spotlight: Reflecting on Freya Cullen’s Journey at Makana Partners

Japan market
Why Japan Remains One of the Toughest Markets for Global Tech Startups

AI & technology
AI in the Financial Industry: Current Trends and Outlook

Leadership
Balancing Tradition and Innovation: The Role of Leadership in Japan’s AI Future

Leadership
Japan’s Corporate Leadership at a Crossroads: Balancing Tradition, Innovation, and Global Competitiveness

Hiring & recruitment
The New Rules of Recruitment in Japan’s Tightening Labor Market

Company news
Makana — A New Possibility, as a Gift for One’s Life

Japan market
Overview of Japan's Financial Executive Talent Market & Industry Trends | 日本の金融業界におけるエグゼクティブ人材市場と産業動向の概要

Hiring & recruitment
Standing Out in Japan's 2025 Tech Job Market

Japan market
Competition in Japan's IT Market: Domestic Giants vs. International Startups

Hiring & recruitment
Job Application Speed Dating in the 2025 Market

Japan market
Unleashing the 2025 Japan Job Market: A Makana Partners Perspective

Company news
Consultant Spotlight: Headhunt like Jazz

Japan market
Overview of Japan’s Pharma Executive Talent Market and Industry Trends

Company news
Intern Spotlight: Reflecting on Noah Fish's Journey at Makana Partners

Company news
Intern Spotlight: Reflecting on Sage Fuhrman's Journey at Makana Partners

Hiring & recruitment
The Benefits of Short Interviews in Japan's Time- Pressed Work Culture

Hiring & recruitment
Shifting to IT in Japan 2025: Your Gateway to New Opportunities

AI & technology
The Blue Pill of AI: Are We Losing Our Critical Edge?

Japan market
Turning the Tide on Labor Shortages: How a Remote Japanese Shipbuilder Is Using Baseball to Attract Talent

Company news
Makana 2.0 – Issue 3: Springing Forward

Leadership
Bridging the Gap: The Key to Unlocking Japan's Business Potential

AI & technology
AI: Saving Time, Stealing Sanity?

Leadership
Effective Global Collaboration and Talent Management: Key Discussions from Singapore's Round Table

HR & workplace
Why Many Employees in Japan See Promotions as Punishment.

Hiring & recruitment
Tips for Managing Hiring Managers’ Expectations and Improve Hiring Efficiency

Hiring & recruitment
Is Recruitment an Art or a Science?

HR & workplace
Why Soft Skills Outshine Hard Skills in the Modern World.

Hiring & recruitment
5 Steps to Build a Standout Employer Brand

Leadership
Rethinking Talent Pipelines: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
Leadership
The Roadmap to Leadership Transformation in 2025: Building Executive Teams for Organizational Change

Company news
Makana 2.0: Unveiling the Second Issue of Our Inspiring E-Magazine

Company news
Intern Spotlight: Reflecting on Artem Kotchanov's Journey at Makana Partners

Leadership
The Ultimate Guide to Effective Leadership in the Digital Age

Hiring & recruitment
The Top 10 Strategies for Attracting Top Executive Talent

Hiring & recruitment
The Role of Executive Search in the Japanese Labor Market

Company news
Makana Partners Announces Partnership with Horton International

HR & workplace
Quiet Quitting in Japan: Understanding the Practice and Its Consequences

HR & workplace
Mastering the Future: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Work and Recruitment
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