China Staff articles from May 2006

China Staff archives from May 2006

When a build-up doesn't build enough: Lee Quane of ECA International Hong Kong investigates some of the challenges facing employers when moving employees out of a country with low base salaries.(Compensation & Benefits)
May 1, 2006... Historically, most expatriates have come from developed countries, transferring outbound. However, as new markets expand rapidly, most notably China and India, a new trend is emerging: the outbound expatriate from developing countries. The...

L'Oreal's "brandstorming" unearths diamonds in the rough: innovative recruitment strategies must be designed to capture the most innovative minds. Cecilia Lui speaks to cosmetics giant L'Oreal on how the company attracts young talents across the globe straight from the source.(Talent Recruitment)(Company overview)
May 1, 2006... Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Paris, France, L'Oreal is today's global leader in the beauty industry. With a portfolio of 18 international brands, sold in 130 countries, including Vichy, Maybelline, Garnier, Redken, Kiehl's, Shu Uemura,...

The China posting: long-term, short-term, intra-regional and local assignments.
May 1, 2006... In the second of a two-part feature reporting Cendant Mobility's worldwide benchmark study on global mobility, it is fairly typical for companies to take care of the tactical details necessary to facilitate international relocation among their...

Employment expectations accelerate to highest levels: Hudson's Q2 survey of forward-looking employer hiring expectations in Hong Kong indicates most sectors forecast significant growth in headcount to cope with increased volume of work. However, this heavy workload is also leading to an increase in burnout, the highest figure reported in Asia.(Employment Trends)
May 1, 2006... Employment expectations continue to rise from an already very high level. In a quarterly-run survey of 525 executives from key industries, Hudson found that 58% planned to increase headcount in Quarter 2 2006 (Q2). This compares with 54% in Q1...

Using stories to facilitate learning: facts tell but stories sell, says Terence Chiew. To enable trainees to better digest your training sessions, start using stories to enhance and enrich their training experience.(Learning & Development)
May 1, 2006... A man and his wife had been arguing all night, and as bedtime approached, neither was speaking to the other. It was not unusual for the pair to continue this war of silence for two or three days. However, on this occasion, the man was...

Payments in lieu of notice: how do they really work in practice? Pattie Walsh examines whether mutual agreement is necessary before a contract is deemed effectively terminated by means of payment in lieu of notice.(HK Employment Watch)
May 1, 2006... Q: We have a large manufacturing business in Hong Kong. One of our competitors has been poaching our designers lately and persuaded a number of them to leave their employment with us in order to join them. Just after the Easter holiday, two...

Including handbook rules in the contract.(Labour Law Forum)
May 1, 2006... Q: We are in the process of updating our employee handbook. What is the best way to include the rules in the handbook in the employment contract?--Zhang, Beijing A: The day to day rules of conduct for employees in a separate handbook is...

Wage increases elude lower income earners.(Hong Kong News)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... It appears economic recovery has not brokered benefits to all. According to unions, only the better paid wage earners have felt the benefits of economic recovery with the lower paid earning up to 24% less than they did five years ago. ...

Expat package bill faces more delays.(anti-racism bill )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The anti-racism bill is expected to face further delays amid voices of concern from the international business community that tough curbs on expat packages could hinder the ability of companies to bring the best available talent to Hong Kong....

Spousal visa rule scrapped.(Immigration Department)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Spouses of expatriate professionals in Hong Kong will no longer be required to apply for separate work visas to take up employment. Previously, a spouse with a dependent work visa could not work in Hong Kong without obtaining a work visa from...

6% pay rise for State sector workers.(average income )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The average income for people working in the State sector rose by 16% year on year to reach RMB 5,000 for the first quarter of the year, reported China Daily. Meanwhile, the average income for the sector including employees working in...

Wage hikes in delta industries threaten competitiveness.(China News)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Starting 1 July 2006, major export centres of the Pearl River Delta will raise the minimum wage by between 17% and 42%, a move that threatens to further erode China's export competitiveness. The provincial government is targeting a wage...

Mainland, HK accounting standards to converge.(Administrative Office of China Accounting Standards Committee, and Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Accounting authorities from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong have signed a joint statement on accounting standards convergence, a move meant to boost the confidence of international investors on mainland accountants' financial sheets. ...