V-ZUG, the Swiss manufacturer of household appliances, plans to open more stores in both tops- and second-tier cities in China, and will introduce new digitalization of related products into the country’s lucrative market for the long term. Many opportunities arise from Chinese consumers’ growing demand for high-end home appliances, such as ovens, high-efficiency stoves, and […]
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Comeback strategies: 9 ways for companies to return to a new normal
Employers are quickly learning that returning to the workplace does not equal returning to life as it was pre-pandemic and is actually more complicated than previously budgeted for. But given the demands on employers to preserve their employees’ health and wellbeing and keep them energised and productive, they will have to balance empathy and economics, even in […]
The Fight for Diversity & Inclusion Takes Another Step Forward
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China’s economy continued strong recovery from coronavirus shock in July, but challenges remain
Buoyed by a construction boom, China’s economic recovery continued apace in July, new sentiment data suggested. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for July stood at 51.1, with a reading above 50.0 suggesting expansion in factory output. This was slightly better than June’s reading of 50.9 and was better than analysts’ expectations, with the median […]
40% of APAC employers to enhance wellbeing programs as a result of COVID-19
As companies in the Asia Pacific region look to restore stability to their businesses and operations, many are proactively enhancing their benefit programs, with a focus on health and wellbeing. According to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson (WTW) examining the business impact of COVID-19 on benefits, supporting physical and emotional health has emerged as a top priority for most […]
China to boost flexible employment through multiple channels
China will roll out a host of measures, including encouraging self-employed businesses and supporting part-time employment, to bolster flexible employment through multiple channels, and boost job creation and people’s income, the State Council’s executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided on July 22. The Chinese government places great importance on flexible employment. General Secretary […]
The Implications of Working Without an Office
In early 2020, the world began what is undoubtedly the largest work-from-home experiment in history. Now, as countries reopen but Covid-19 remains a major threat, organizations are wrestling with whether and how to have workers return to their offices. Business leaders need to be able to answer a number of questions to make these decisions. […]
HKTV Mall’s 100% WFH guideline sparks heated debate online
As Hong Kong is confronting a new wave of COVID-19 cases, Many companies in the territory are prompted to take steps to contain local transmissions to ensure employees safety and health at work The government currently has no plan to revive work-from-home arrangements for civil servants. HKTV Mall is no exception. The e-commerce platform announced […]
Every Crisis Needs a Succession Plan
Many Boards in turbulent times put leadership succession on hold — mistakenly,