Flexible work arrangements can improve work-life balance by reducing commute times and increasing the ability to focus. However, they may be diminishing returns for employees beyond a certain point of remote work. In a new report, titled Purpose of Place: History and Future of the Office, Cushman & Wakefield has highlighted the benefits of both office and […]
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China tops the world in AI patent filings, surpassing the US for the first time
China now leads the world in Artificial Intelligence patent applications, surpassing the United States for the first time, Development is bolstering the country’s position as the second-largest market for AI amid Beijing’s tech and trade war with Washington. The achievement highlighted by Li Yuxiao, deputy head of the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, at a […]
6 Crucial Steps to High Executive Search Performance
Ferrari is one of the world’s most recognizable and powerful brands. The cars are beautiful to look at but the most important component is seldom on view. The Ferrari 12-cylinder engine – with cylinders that could fit in a teacup – was the heart of a legend which includes 16 world F1 championships and 256 […]
China Vanke Chairman on Pandemic and Remote Working
China vanke Chairman Yu Liang talks about how China Vanke adapted to the Pandemic, Over 100,000 employees and remote work used in some cases since 2004. Watch the video here… Looking for Best Executive Search Firms in China? Trust Cornerstone International Group – China for hiring the best talent!
China’s industrial giants see profits in October grow at the fastest pace in nearly nine years
China’s industrial giants saw their profits grow for a sixth straight month in October, indicating continued recovery from the coronavirus pandemic in the world’s second-largest economy. Profits at Chinese industrial firms rose 28.2 per cent in October from a year earlier to 642.91 billion yuan (US$97.8 billion), almost triple the 10.1 per cent increase in […]
China’s auto imports, exports further expand
China’s automobile imports and exports continued its growth momentum in October by gaining 48.9 percent year on year, according to data provided by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Last month, the import and export volume totaled 15.33 billion U.S. dollars, gliding by 2 percent from a month earlier, said the CAAM, citing customs […]
How DHL continues to make its people top priority through the most challenging times
From highlighting the importance of every individual’s role, to sharpening focus on employee engagement and internal communication, here’s how Regine Buettner, Global EVP HR, DHL Express keeps employees at the heart of the business. For HR leaders across the world, 2020 has been relentlessly challenging, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing uncertainty and forcing priorities to shift. […]
Compassionate leadership and resilience amidst global disruption
The global economy is going through one of the most disruptive events since the end of World War II. How will you lead through this unprecedented human and business crisis? What are the proven approaches that can deliver positive outcomes for your company, your team, your customers, and yourself? Academic studies are clear that not […]
Lei Jun – Chairman, CEO and Founder of Xiaomi, on the most important moments throughout its 10-year history
Lei Jun shares how he dreamed of making the world’s best phones at half the price so that everyone can afford them. Watch this highly inspiring video to learn the uprising of the brand the challenges they faced over the past 10 years Watch the full video here… To accelerate success of your leaders and […]