When companies assess the success of an international assignment, the focus is almost always on the employee. Performance metrics, project delivery, leadership effectiveness, and team alignment dominate the conversation. Yet after decades of living and working in Indonesia with expatriate families, one truth becomes clear again and again: many assignments ...
And what expat leaders should do differently Why Indonesia Feels Like a Contradiction for Leaders If you lead a team in Indonesia—or you are moving here for a new role—2026 can feel like a contradiction. On one hand, the global playbook is loud and clear: AI everywhere, skills-based hiring, leaner ...
Gene Sugandy | Jan 13, 2026
If you arrive in Indonesia—or begin a new work year here—with a familiar New Year mindset of fresh targets, clean calendars, and January momentum, you may quickly feel confused or even frustrated by the reality on the ground. It’s not that Indonesians don’t care about goals, progress, or performance. They ...
Gene Sugandy | Jan 6, 2026
In recent years, the conversation around expatriates in Indonesia has become more heated. Social media comments, policy changes, and corporate cost-cutting have all raised the same question: “Do we still need expats in Indonesia?” At the same time, Indonesia has seen a steady inflow of foreign investment and international brands ...
Gene Sugandy | Dec 1, 2025
A Different Kind of Expat Has Arrived The face of Indonesia’s expatriate community has changed dramatically in recent years. Before the pandemic, it was common to see families relocating to Indonesia for three- to five-year postings, with generous relocation packages that covered schooling, housing, and even domestic staff.Today, that picture ...
Gene Sugandy | Nov 13, 2025
When a company decides to move an employee abroad — say, assigning someone to Indonesia to support a subsidiary, transfer skills, or build a new market — it sets off a chain of expenses. Relocation costs, housing, schooling, tax equalization, allowances, and administrative support all start flowing through various departments. ...
Gene Sugandy | Oct 27, 2025
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