China Staff articles from February 2005

China Staff archives from February 2005

Expatriate compensation diversifying with the workforce; good news for companies, not so good news for expats: expatriate compensation and benefits packages in China are not as robust as in previous years. Jessica Pfeifer of Hewitt Associates clues us in on the latest survey findings.
February 1, 2005... Hewitt's recently released 2004 China Expatriate and Returnee Compensation and Benefits Report, an annual joint effort between Hewitt, the American Chamber of Commerce, and six other Chambers of Commerce in China indicates that expatriate...

What can Lenovo IBM learn from other merged companies? Cultural clash or mesh? Now that the deal has sunk in, the question on people's minds are how two direct competitors with different corporate structures and cultures will work together. Maura Fallon of Fallon International fathoms an answer to the US$1.75-billion-dollar question.(IBM Personal Computer Co.)(Lenovo Group Ltd.)
February 1, 2005... Widespread skepticism has greeted the news of Chinese computing giant Lenovo's US$1.75 billion acquisition of IBM's personal-computer division. The stated aim of this merger is to enable the two companies to leverage both companies' technology...

Trailblazers in HR restructuring and BSC.(Special interview: restructuring Baosteel Iron and Steel Company Ltd.)(balanced scorecard)
February 1, 2005... For a mammoth Chinese SOE with holding assets exceeding US$20 billion, any internal restructuring would have triggered seismic effects domestically and offshore. But Baosteel International's ongoing HR reform has drawn considerably little...

Training: what's hot in 2005.(managing various issues related to training)
February 1, 2005... As the market picks up, companies both big and small place increased emphasis on their training programmes than in more trying economic times. Jessica Caplan speaks to Virginia Choi of the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management...

The 2x factor: the real cost of bad hiring: Lou Adler presents the case that the cost of a bad hiring decision for most positions is two times the person's annual salary.(Recruitment & Selection)
February 1, 2005... The cost of a bad hiring decision is not a one-time cost. It happens year after year. That's a lot of money. You'll use this information to become a better recruiter. Here's how: 1. You'll get more time with hiring managers to prepare...

Good news for employers: Bias inference can be rebutted in different ways.(legal case of direct discrimination)
February 1, 2005... Direct discrimination may be inferred by unreasonable treatment on the part of the alleged discriminator under each of the three anti-discrimination ordinances in Hong Kong. Typically, the alleged discriminator may avoid an adverse finding by...

What is the issue in the civil service pay dispute?(Legal Briefing)
February 1, 2005... This update examines the Lau Kwok Fai Bernard & Another v Secretary for Justice case. The case involves an appeal decision from the Court of First Instance, concerning the dispute over the legality of the Public Officers Pay Adjustment...

Hong Kong, Ireland sign working holiday agreement.(employee exchange )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Hong Kong and Ireland have reached an agreement to allow a reciprocal quota of 100 people, under 30 years of age, to travel to and work in Hong Kong and Ireland for up to a year. Speaking at a trade mission to China, employment minister...

Jobless rate dips to three-year low at 6.5%.(Hong Kong News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The unemployment rate fell 0.2% between October and December 2004, signalling a 35-month low of 6.5% in Hong Kong. The underemployment rate fell 0.1% to 3.1%. However, the number of employed surged 20,400 to a historic high of 3.328...

Macao building boom a window of opportunity.(Hong Kong News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... More Hong Kong people will move to fast-growing Macao in search of work, especially in the construction sector, predicted the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resources Management (HKIHRM). "More people will seek opportunities in Macao this...

SOE chiefs on new performance linked packages.(Guangdong's state-owned enterprises introduce new salary package)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A new performance-linked salary package has taken effect among Guangdong's state-owned enterprises (SOEs). According to Liu Fucai, director of the Guangdong state asset commission, the new salary package is aimed at enhancing SOE management,...

New HR plan to draw more foreign professionals.(China News)(Human resource)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Shanghai has launched a new HR plan to attract more overseas professionals this year. The plan includes preferential policies, which might cover medical insurance, said the Shanghai Personnel Bureau. According to China Daily, Shanghai...

Hiring trend: popularity of freelance grows.(reports from Ministry of Labour and Social Security )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Statistics from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security show an increasing number of people prefer freelance work, selling their services on temporary terms rather than in long-term commitments. According to a Xinhua report, nearly 40% of...

Introduction.
February 1, 2005... Dear HR Professional, Welcome to the 2004-2005 edition of The Human Resources Directory. Published in conjunction with China STAFF, the region's leading human resources journal, the Directory is designed to give the busy HR...

Compensation & benefits--China.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Baker & McKenzie LLP Suite 3401, China World Tower 2 China World Trade Center 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie Beijing 100004, PRC Tel: (8610) 6505 0591 Fax: (8610) 6505 2309 Email:...

Expatriate & immigration services--China.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Baker & McKenzie LLP Suite 3401, China World Tower 2 China World Trade Center 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie Beijing 100004, PRC Tel: (8610) 6505 0591 Fax: (8610) 6505 2309 Email:...

HR outsourcing services--China.
February 1, 2005... COMMUNICATION CONSULTING Communication Consulting, Shanghai Office Tel: (8621) 63587853 Fax: (8621) 6372 4989 E-mail: communic@uninet.com.cn Website: www.comcon.com.cn Communication Consulting, Beijing Office ...

Legal services--China.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Mr. Bing Ho, Partner Baker & McKenzie LLP Suite 3401, China World Tower 2 China World Trade Center 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Beijing 100004, PRC Tel: (8610) 6505 0591 Fax: (8610) 6505 2309 ...

Training & education--China.
February 1, 2005... ALTEC The Industrial & Commercial Building, 10/F, No. 11, Zhong Shan San Lu Guangzhou, PRC 510080 Tel: +86 (20) 8388 4032 Fax: +86 (20) 8388 4036 Contact: Lucy Li Email: Lucy_li@altec.com.cn COMMUNICATION...

Compensation & benefits--Beijing.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Mr. Andreas Lauffs, Partner Baker & McKenzie LLP Suite 3401, China World Tower 2 China World Trade Center 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Beijing 100004, PRC Tel: (8610) 6505 0591 Fax: (8610) 6505 2309...

Expatriate & immigration services--Beijing.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Mr. William Kuo, Partner Baker & McKenzie LLP Suite 3401, China World Tower 2 China World Trade Center 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Beijing 100004, PRC Tel: (8610) 6505 0591 Fax: (8610) 6505 2309 ...

HR outsourcing services--Beijing.
February 1, 2005... COMMUNICATION CONSULTING Communication Consulting, Shanghai Office Tel: (8621) 63587853 Fax: (8621) 6372 4989 E-mail: communic@uninet.com.cn Website: www.comcon.com.cn Communication Consulting, Beijing Office ...

Legal services--Beijing.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Mr. Bing Ho, Partner Baker & McKenzie LLP Suite 3401, China World Tower 2 China World Trade Center 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Beijing 100004, PRC Tel: (8610) 6505 0591 Fax: (8610) 6505 2309 ...

Training & education--Beijing.
February 1, 2005... ALTEC Rm. 312, Rainbow Office Building Beisantiao, Tuanjiehu, Chaoyanqu, Beijing, PRC 100026 Tel: +86 (10) 8597 8528 Fax: +86 (10) 8597 8529 Contact: Shirley Liu Email: Shirley_liu@altec.com.cn COMMUNICATION...

Compensation & benefits--Guangzhou.
February 1, 2005... COMMUNICATION CONSULTING Communication Consulting, Shanghai Office Tel: (8621) 63587853 Fax: (8621) 6372 4989 E-mail: communic@uninet.com.cn Website: www.comcon.com.cn Communication Consulting, Beijing Office ...

HR outsourcing services--Guangzhou.
February 1, 2005... Communication Consulting, Shanghai Office Tel: (8621) 63587853 Fax: (8621) 6372 4989 E-mail: communic@uninet.com.cn Website: www.comcon.com.cn Communication Consulting, Beijing Office Tel: (8610) 8580-5391/2 Fax:...

Training & education--Guangzhou.
February 1, 2005... ALTEC The Industrial & Commercial Building, 10/F, No. 11, Zhong Shan San Lu Guangzhou, PRC 510080 Tel: +86 (20) 8388 4032 Fax: +86 (20) 8388 4036 Contact: Lucy Li Email: Lucy_li@altec.com.cn COMMUNICATION...

Compensation & benefits--Hong Kong.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Mr. Paul Tan Partner Baker & McKenzie 14/F, Hutchison House 10 Harcourt Road, Central Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2846 1973 Fax: (852) 2845 0476 Email: paul.tan@bakernet.com Website:...

eHR providers--Hong Kong.
February 1, 2005... MERCER HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING LIMITED Henry Wong, Managing Director 32/F, RBS Tower, Times Square 1 Matheson Street Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2115 3318 Fax: (852) 2110 9594 Email:...

Expatriate & immigration services--Hong Kong.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & McKENZIE Mr. William Kuo Partner Baker & McKenzie 14/F, Hutchison House 10 Harcourt Road, Central Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2846 1952 Fax: (852) 2845 0476 Email: william.kuo@bakernet.com ...

HR outsourcing services--Hong Kong.
February 1, 2005... COMMUNICATION CONSULTING Communication Consulting, Shanghai Office Tel: (8621) 63587853 Fax: (8621) 6372 4989 E-mail: communic@uninet.com.cn Website: www.comcon.com.cn Communication Consulting, Beijing Office ...

Legal services--Hong Kong.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Mr. David Fleming Managing Partner Baker & McKenzie 14/E Hutchison House 10 Harcourt Road, Central Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2846 1975 Fax: (852) 2845 0476 Email: david.fleming@bakernet.com...

Recruitment services.(ResourcePlus)(Avantie Global Consultancy)(Advertisement)
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Training & education--Hong Kong.
February 1, 2005... COMMUNICATION CONSULTANCY Communication Consulting, Shanghai Office Tel: (8621) 63587853 Fax: (8621) 6372 4989 E-mail: communic@uninet.com.cn Website: www.comcon.com.cn Communication Consulting, Beijing Office ...

Compensation & benefits--Shanghai.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Mr. Andreas Lauffs Partner Baker & McKenzie LLP Unit 1601, Jin Mao Tower 88 Century Boulevard Pudong, Shanghai 200121, PRC Tel: (852) 2846 1964 Fax: (852) 2845 0476 Email:...

Expatriate & immigration services--Shanghai.
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Mr. William Kuo Partner Baker & McKenzie LLP Unit 1601, Jin Mao Tower 88 Century Boulevard Pudong, Shanghai 200121, PRC Tel: (852) 2846 1952 Fax: (852) 2845 0476 Email:...

HR outsourcing services--Shanghai.
February 1, 2005... COMMUNICATION CONSULTING Communication Consulting, Shanghai Office Tel: (8621) 63587853 Fax: (8621) 6372 4989 E-mail: communic@uninet.com.cn Website: www.comcon.com.cn Communication Consulting, Beijing Office ...

Legal services--Shanghai.(Baker and McKenzie)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... BAKER & MCKENZIE Mr. Damian Zhang Partner Baker & McKenzie LLP Unit 1601, Jin Mao Tower 88 Century Boulevard Pudong, Shanghai 200121, PRC Tel: (852) 2846 1952 Fax: (852) 2845 0476 Email:...

Recruitment services--Shanghai.
February 1, 2005... RESOURCEPLUS Shanghai Office Suite 2109, China Merchants Tower #161 East Lujiazui Road Shanghai 200 I20, PRC Tel: (8621) 5882 8837 Contact: Mr Huang Email: replus@pacific.net.hk Website:...

Training & education--Shanghai.
February 1, 2005... ALTEC Rm. 609, Zone B Dongping Building, 15 Dongping Lu Shanghai, PRC 200031 Tel: +86 (21) 6445 9549 Fax: +86 (21) 6445 9549 Contact: Brian Shao Email: Brian_shao@altec.com.cn COMMUNICATION CONSULTING ...

Compensation & benefits--other cities.
February 1, 2005... COMMUNICATION CONSULTING Communication Consulting, Shanghai Office Tel: (8621) 63587853 Fax: (8621) 6372 4989 E-mail: communic@uninet.com.cn Website: www.comcon.com.cn Communication Consulting, Beijing Office ...

HR outsourcing services--other cities.
February 1, 2005... COMMUNICATION CONSULTING Communication Consulting, Shanghai Office Tel: (8621) 63587853 Fax: (8621) 6372 4989 E-mail: communic@uninet.com.cn Website: www.comcon.com.cn Communication Consulting, Beijing Office ...

Training & education--other cities.
February 1, 2005... ALTEC Rm. 525, Haitian Building No. 38 You Yi Lu, He Xi Qu Tianjin, PRC 300061 Tel: +86 (22) 2813 8906 Fax: +86 (22) 2813 9094 Contact: Wendy Liu Email: Wendy_liu@altec.com.cn WangGongShanxia, FongLouCunWei...