China Staff articles from December 2003

China Staff archives from December 2003

Building a winning employer brand.
December 1, 2003... One of the most pressing concerns faced by companies today is how they can continue to attract and retain talent in an increasingly competitive landscape. Jessica Caplan of China STAFF uncovers an innovative tactic employed by Dah Sing Bank...

Psychometric assessment: the measure of success: psychometric assessment is evolving along with the technological revolution, and is becoming key in helping HR professionals select the best people for their organisation from executives to board members. SHL explains how the process brings value to both employer and the incumbent.
December 1, 2003... It is an accepted fact that having the right people in the right jobs, and motivating them to give their best, is a critical part of organisational success. As a result, companies are taking more effort to understand the full capabilities of...

Real people who overcome real obstacles have their chance to shine: after a year fraught with challenges, this year's 6th Annual China STAFF Awards and Conference provided much-needed recognition to Hong Kong's HR community and also proved a worthwhile opportunity for learning and exchanging insight.
December 1, 2003... The 6th Annual China STAFF Awards and Conference, held recently on 27 November in Hong Kong, began on a light-hearted note. Addressing more than 120 guests at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Master of Ceremonies and event co-organiser Jonathan Seifman...

The Annual China Staff HR Awards & Conference 2003 Hong Kong: Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Hong Kong Thursday 27th November 2003.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Nigel Cumberland of St. George's Consulting collects the award for Recruitment Firm of the Year, Hong Kong for the second year running from Stella Guo of Eli Lilly Asia Watson Wyatt Worldwide stand proud with their award for Consulting...

The annual China Staff HR Awards & Conference 2003 Shanghai: JC Mandarin Hotel, Shanghai Thursday 4th December 2003.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Ira Cohen congratulates Paula DeLisle of Watson Wyatt Worldwide and Roy Gao of Pro-HR International, joint-winners of the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to HR in Hong Kong and China award Christina Zhang of ASIMCO presents the HR...

A night of recognition and reward for China's HR champions: the China STAFF Awards, which for the past five years has rewarded the outstanding HR practices of companies and individuals in Hong Kong and China, finally made its way to Shanghai this year. Jonathan Seifman reports on the ceremony held at the JC Mandarin Hotel.
December 1, 2003... As with the China STAFF Awards event in Hong Kong, the Shanghai event was accompanied by a conference entitled: "Leadership in a Changing Environment". The purpose was to provide attendees at the awards a first-hand glimpse at some of China's...

Legal briefing: are the courts relaxing their approach in interpreting and enforcing restrictive covenants? Duncan Abate and Wai-Quen Chan of Johnson Stokes & Master gives an overview of the established principles in this area and analyses several noteworthy cases.(restrictive covenants)
December 1, 2003... Other than restrictions regarding the disclosure of confidential information akin to a trade secret (which are enforceable), all contractual terms restricting an employee's activities after the termination of his employment are void for being...

Puny salary hikes in 2004 forecasted at 1.5%.(Hong Kong News)
December 1, 2003... A recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) conducted of 48 organisations found the median salary increase in 2004 for Hong Kong companies to be 1.5%. The China Daily reported Vivian Leigh, HR services director of PWC, as saying: "Employers...

Labour import scheme redux.(Hong Kong News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Just when Hong Kong union leaders claimed victory over the scrapping of the "three-plus-one" labour import scheme in October, the Hong Kong government announced it is drafting a trial scheme to import labour. In a South China Morning Post...

SOE managers' pay to be market-based.(China News)(stated-owned enterprises)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Stated-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission under the State Council (SASAC) has come up with an evaluation method to assess the performance of senior managers in 189 national stated-owned enterprises (SOEs) under its...

Revise hiring rules or face continued shortage.(China News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... HR experts have sounded a clarion call to amend hiring rules in Shanghai, according to a report by state media news agency Xinhua. China's current standards for assessing skills and capabilities are outdated and must be revised, the report...

Professional mainlanders quick to action.(China News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Over 1,100 professionals from the mainland have wasted no time in getting approval to work in Hong Kong, according to a report in The Standard. Secretary for Security Ambrose Lee said the admission scheme for mainland talent and...