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Doing Business in India Webcast CD

By Sunil Patel
Price: $350 November 2008
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.

The Indian economy is booming! India is becoming increasingly popular as a low-cost place to manufacture goods and outsource services. But without a full grasp of the local business environment, cost savings can be elusive. This webcast covers topics from joint ventures and foreign investment to recruiting strategies in India. What are the risks and benefits of doing business in India? What types of candidates are available to fill key jobs in India? How is the Indian culture different from East Asian and Western culture?

This 90-minute session includes a 60-minute presentation, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. Our presenter is Mr. Patel, Pacific Bridge’s partner in India. Mr. Patel has more than 20 years of experience doing business in India.

Meeting Recruiting and Retention Challenges in India

By Ames Gross and John Minot
May 2008
Published in SHRM Global Forum

India’s economic growth is continuing at a rapid pace, with gross domestic product growing at 9.3% in 2007. This country of 1.1 billion people is now a major player in the world economy and is an important destination for Western companies.

However, as more and more foreign firms enter India, its tight labor market is a major hurdle. White-collar salaries rose by an average of 15% in 2007. HR management has become a central part of doing business and can cause rapid business deterioration if handled poorly.

The fast development of Indian HR makes it vital to keep up with standard practices. This article will introduce the current state of recruiting and retention practices to help businesses run smoothly in India.

 

HR and Recruiting Issues in India Webcast CD

By Sunil Patel
Price: $350 April 2008
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.

The Indian economy is booming! India is becoming more and more popular as a low-cost place to manufacture goods and outsource services. But without a full grasp of the local HR framework, cost savings can be elusive. This webcast covers topics like compensation, recruiting, labor laws, and many more. What types of candidates are available to fill key jobs in India? Why do non-salary benefits make up a large percentage of an Indian executive's compensation? How is the India culture different from the culture in East Asia? This 90-minute session includes a 60-minute presentation, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.

India Human Resources Update - 2008

By Ames Gross and John Minot
January 2008
To be published in SHRM Global Forum

India’s economy is booming, with GDP growing at least 9% every year since 2005. With advantages ranging from its great service outsourcing capacity to its burgeoning consumer base, Western companies are increasingly starting operations there. Despite India’s huge population, however, the current expansion is tightening the supply of skilled labor. Furthermore, many differences in laws, compensation, and business culture can make HR in India a challenge. This article provides a brief overview of Indian HR laws and practices, as well as recent developments as of 2007

India HR and Recruiting Issues Update - 2006

By Ames Gross and John Minot
December 2006
Published in SHRM International Focus, a publication of the Society for Human Resources Management

This article provides updates on important changes in HR and recruiting issues in India during 2006. Topics including contracts and termination, compensation, pension programs, and disability programs are covered. The article also discusses recent recruiting and retention trends in India.

HR Situation in India: 2005 Update

By Ames Gross and Rachel Weintraub
August 2005
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.

As of July 2005, India’s population stands around 1.08 billion with a labor force of just over 480 million. However, unemployment remains high at around 9.2 percent. Some of the leading industries in India include telecommunications, IT and software. Labor policy and laws are established and regulated by the Ministry of Labor in India. Some of the areas covered by the Ministry of Labor include: workplace health and safety, minimum wage, unemployment benefits, employee training/skill-improvement programs and industrial relations.

Recruiting in India: An Overview

By Ames Gross
December 2001
Published in Corporate Relocation News

While multinational companies are looking to remain competitive in India, recruiting the right employment candidates can present many challenges. This article provides information for multinational firms hiring in India, with regard to compensation, benefits and retention of their employees. Salaries have steadily increased over the years, as there has been a shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the IT sector. Benefits are also increasing and remain an essential part of employee compensation. Some firms provide significant allowances for housing, cars, loans, medical care and airfare for expatriate families. Finally, retention is a major issue for foreign firms in India. Employers investing in employee training and providing a variation of duties will be more likely to have a higher employee satisfaction rate, thus retaining their top employees.

HR and Recruiting in India

By Ames Gross
Summer 2001
Published in SHRM International Focus, a publication of the Society for Human Resources Management Global Forum

Since India’s government initiated major economic reforms after 1991, the country’s GDP steadily increased about 7% per year, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The economic reforms have also encouraged more foreign investment, leading a large number of multinational companies in India to hire and recruit Indian employees. This article provides information on human resource and recruiting issues that may be useful for foreign firms. Key issues include compensation, stock options, benefits and allowances, annual leave, and company retention. Additionally, the article offers information on different recruiting strategies like on-campus recruiting, press advertisement, headhunters, job fairs, electronic recruitment, and recruiting abroad.