Articles & News

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

AI & technology

5 Leadership Roles Japanese Companies Are Racing to Fill in AI

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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