A section of the China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline in Heihe, northeast China’s Heilongjiang province. China’s pipeline network behemoth signed a US$6.3 billion asset purchase in the latest step to bolster the nation’s energy security and break down market barriers. Kunlun Energy Will sell a 60 percent stake in a Beijing natural gas pipeline and […]
Archives for December 2020
70% of employees in Asia want more autonomy over their working schedules
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all corners of our world, creating pivotal shifts in attitudes and expectations among workers and leaders. For instance, according to a recent study conducted by The Adecco Group, the pandemic may signal the end of the traditional 9 to 5 work hours. The study, surveying 1,500 workers across Asia, found […]
China remains attractive to foreign investment
China saw positive growth and has been continuously improving its business environment and promoting foreign investment. China still holds strong appeal to foreign investment. Read the full article here… Are you in the search of Retained Executive Search Firm In China, Trust Cornerstone International Group – China for hiring the best talent!
WB sticks by China growth surge in 2021
Economic activity will continue to accelerate in China next year on the back of existing supportive policies, despite a grim outlook for global growth due to the resurgence in novel coronavirus cases and lockdowns, economists said. The comments came after the World Bank updated its projections for China’s GDP growth on Wednesday and said the […]
What does 2021 have in store for HR teams?
Earlier this year, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, offices around the world closed up, employees had to work remotely, and organizations had to deal with new challenges. For HR teams in both large and smaller organizations, this meant that 2020 was a year of change – new responsibilities taken on, new processes introduced, […]
Engaging employees through proactive leadership
As the pandemic continued to unfold in the first few months of the year, we realized that in order to support our employees through the upcoming challenges we had to transform the way we work – and in doing so it would have to be holistic. While it was clear that large periods of uncertainty […]
Recruitment: Why are we still using traditional CVs in a virtual world?
Covid-19 has resulted in a digital explosion. Within 24 hours businesses had to adapt quickly and find a way to get everyone working remotely, which I have no doubt that ‘micro-manager Mike’ wasn’t at all pleased about. It’s even reported that certain companies have been ‘spying’ through people’s cameras to see if they are working or taking […]
Remote Work Culture in the Face of COVID-19
Human resources professionals, specialized in issues of emotional well-being, play an increasingly important role in managing a remote work culture of the company.
How did 2 Hong Kong innovative pioneers turn ideas into reality that can change the world?
For many decades, trying to examine the genetic health of an unborn baby always came with a very real risk. The most accurate and commonly used test involved inserting a needle into the mother’s uterus to obtain samples of the fluid protecting the fetus – a method that carried a small chance of causing a […]