Client Articles
Are you a hiring manager or responsible for talent acquisition? Below are some articles and insights on getting the right people for the right job!
An Insider’s Perspective on Hiring in Japan
Recently, Morunda has been contacted by a number of companies looking to enter the Japanese market.
Does HR Have an Image Problem?
Morunda recently surveyed Japan’s pharmaceutical industry and asked how they perceive HR.
Ask a Question and Shut Up
A great way to learn how to interview is to observe someone who has done hundreds.
Loss Aversion: Why Candidates Reject Offers
Every day, recruiters around Asia speak to candidates to pitch positions and close deals, and sometimes offers are rejected.
Recruitment: Save Yourself from the Insanity of Diminished Returns
It has been said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Why Empathy Is Key in Closing
The search is finally over, and your organization’s next star has been found...
What can recruiters do to avoid falling into the trap of substitution and to help line managers put their biases aside?
The following suggestions have been adapted from Lou Adler’s book, Hire with Your Head...
Candidate Articles
Whether you are looking for new opportunities or happy with the current position, read our articles for insights and hints on becoming a valuable player!
The Importance of Drama in Your Business
I recall leaving the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) conference angry and frustrated after listening to Don Schmincke...
Our Attitude Leads to Our Altitude
My high-school rugby coach, Brother Bernard, gave me sound advice, which I have cherished over the years...
A Great Leader Always Gives Due Credit
I recently sat with the HR director of a leading American pharmaceutical company...
Focusing on the Task at Hand
The pharma director’s large company was soon to be acquired, but he didn’t speak of his personal long-term career goals and plans.
How to Build a Winning Marketing Team
A UK marketing director landed in Tokyo on a mission to boost the performance of her new department and asked how she could best coach and build a winning team in Japan.
How to Fire Up Your Team
In leading a team, that all-important lever is emotion, and if you want to move your team, you must understand what makes them tick. In the film, The Blind Side, the hero, Michael Oher, an NFL football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, is having trouble with training.
A Crucial First Step to Success
The University of Texas at Austin recently invited alumnus Adm. William H. McRaven, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, to give its commencement address.
General Articles
Here are some articles on self-improvements, recruiting trends, insights on the healthcare industry, etc.
At the End of the Day, Character is What Actually Counts
The best captains are never afraid to put their teams ahead of their own egos.
The Importance of Drama in Your Business
I recall leaving the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) conference angry and frustrated after listening to Don Schmincke...
6 Core Elements of Recruitment Mastery
Watching a master craftsman at work is a sight to behold.
A Cry from the Next Generation of Japanese Pharmaceutical Executives
As my meeting with the HR director at a leading American pharma company...
When East Meets West
Our American client, a major international player, was searching for...
Top Talent Will Follow Top Talent
What do the leading executives in Japan’s pharma industry...
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