In the search for top talent, employee experience and workplace culture are as important as benefits packages and retirement contributions. What is the main contributing factor to this coveted workplace culture? Effective leadership. Clients understand that leadership and culture are inextricably linked. In our report Purpose. People. Progress. Nearly 300 C-level business leaders across the […]
Why Your Corporate Board Needs A CHRO Member Now
As more of us go back to our offices, many are talking about what has changed in the last year. It’s worth it to step back and think about change from a macro view — and from the seat of a CHRO, where I sit, everything changed. Pre-pandemic, many businesses had been experiencing a volatile, […]
4 key elements for an effective recruitment process
When employers adopt fair and merit-based hiring practices, they will be assured of identifying the most suitable candidates for their organisation, say experts from Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices. Cultivating an effective workforce is at the forefront of every employer’s list of priorities and it begins with hiring the best-fit employees for […]
Facing the Turnover Tsunami
As the dire threat of the COVID pandemic came into focus, it seemed reasonable to assume a cold, cleansing wave to sweep through the business leadership class, nature ensuring that not all CEOs were up to the challenge and Boards fearful of what they had. It didn’t happen. In the U.S., according to the Conference Board, […]
The Race for Top Talent: 11 Questions to Ask Your Search Firm
Have you identified the need to fill a critical executive level position…one that will play a key role in facilitating your strategic business objectives? In a highly competitive and dynamic business environment, selecting an executive with the appropriate skills who will contribute as a key team member is crucial. However, finding and recruiting senior level […]
China HR Considerations And Management Strategies During Company Restructuring Period
HR restructuring in China can be a tripwire for foreign companies given the country’s strict labor laws and regulatory standards. We spotlight top considerations. The success of a company often hinges on its ability to recruit, retain, and realize the added value and potential of its employees. Similarly, in the case of business restructuring how […]
Meet Your Future Asian Consumer
Asia’s consumer markets are not only a story of scale, but also one of diversity and shifting preferences and behavior caused by powerful demographic, social, and economic forces. Half of the world’s spending growth will come from Asia over the next decade, but do we really know Asia’s consumers? This kaleidoscope of consumers in this […]
How to Get Talent Assessment Right
You may have wondered what talent assessment tools are and how effective they can be in the hiring process. According to a new report by McDermott & Bull, employers like them because they can reduce the time and cost of recruiting new staff and can result in increased productivity, cost savings and better retention among […]
China’s major internet firms log rapid revenue growth
China’s internet and related sectors saw double-digit growth in business revenue in the first five months of the year, official data showed. The revenue of major internet companies surged 24.4 percent year-on-year to 598.1 billion yuan ($92.43 billion) in the January-May period, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Read the full […]