Recruiting in China can be a confusing and complicated task. Our specialists who are trained in Chinas recruiting practices are here to help. If you have a specific position to fill in China, please fill out the consulting form on this page.
February 23, 2012 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Western HR management teams often find managing Asian cultural diversity challenging. By gaining an understanding of the unique local culture, they can manage Asian employees more effectively.
January 26, 2012 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
China is growing quickly, while issues surrounding employee recruiting and retention are changing considerably. Finding the right Chinese executives to lead your business in China can be a challenge.
December 8, 2011 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
HR and recruiting issues are experiencing rapid changes throughout Asia. This webcast will explore the most recent developments in labor regulations in places like Japan, Korea, and China as well as finding suitable executives for your firm.
October 6, 2011 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Terminating employees is always difficult for HR managers. Western companies operating in Asia can struggle with this even more because of cultural and legal issues unique to the region.
September 16, 2010 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
A new labor contract law in China began to be enforced in January 2008; many parts of the law were being fully implemented by the middle of 2010. The new HR legislation requires Chinese employers to give written contracts to their employees.
June 1, 2010 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Labor laws in China have become significantly more complicated and strictly enforced within the last two decades. This webcast will explore how HR and recruiting issues in China are affected by these changes.
June 10, 2009 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
This webcast covers topics of investment in China and grappling with HR issues like the recent unionization and labor law updates. HR management and communication techniques that are effective in the Chinese business world are discussed as well.
April 7, 2009 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
In the last two years, the increased unionization in China is having a major impact on the foreign-invested enterprises there. This webcast will discuss strategies to effectively protect your company from the Chinese unionization movement.
By: Ames Gross
February 2009
Published on VentureOutsource.com
Since 2007, labor unionization has seen a significant increase in China. This is affecting domestic Chinese firms as well as foreign-invested companies in China in distinct ways.
October 15, 2008 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
On January 1, 2008 a new labor contract law came into effect in China. It requires employers to provide written employment contracts that stipulate minimum wage and safety regulations, within one month of starting work.
By: Ames Gross
September 2008
Published in SHRM Global Forum
Legal termination requirements are vital for foreign-invested enterprises operating in China to understand. They must be careful of them in order to avert pricey labor controversies and fines.
By: Ames Gross and John Minot
May 2008
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Asian firms must devise creative compensation packages that attract workers to overcome long-term staffing problems. Stock options have come to be an integral part of these packages.
By: Ames Gross and Andrew Connor
April 2008
Published in SHRM Global Forum
A new Labor Contract Law with the main purpose of supporting blue collar workers began to be enforced on January 1, 2008. This article discusses how Western firms operating in China will be affected.
By: Ames Gross and John Minot
January 2008
Published on HR.com
HR managers dealing with China must keep current with a string of new laws and regulations, as the Chinese government tries to enhance workers' rights. This article discusses new legal and business developments over the course of 2007.
By: Ames Gross
October 2007
Published in Benefits & Compensation International
Managing local Chinese employees can often be challenging for Western management. This article discusses some of the difficulties that Western managers may face and provides potential solutions.
By: Ames Gross and Andrew Connor
October 2007
Published in Mobility Magazine
Many recent Chinese graduates who studied overseas are returning to China. This article explores the primary issues and difficulties returnees face and how HR professionals in foreign firms can tackle them.
By: Ames Gross
September 2007
Published in HR.com
Considerable progress has been made in China since start of the labor contract system in the 1980s. A variety of contractual employment agreements have been instituted since Chinas iron rice bowl system was retired.
By: Ames Gross
August 2007
Published in Global HR News
Through the last decade, unjust labor practices have become an major issue in China. This has increased attention to workers rights as well as the forming of trade unions.
By: Ames Gross and Andrew Connor
June 2007
Published in the Global Benefits Management edition of Employee Benefits News
HR managers working for foreign firms in China struggle not only in recruiting the best employees, but also in keeping them. There are many recent graduates, but finding desired skilled middle managers is a greater challenge.
By: Ames Gross and Andrew Connor
April 2007
Published on the SHRM Global Forum
Chinas rapid economic growth has led to increasing changes in recruiting and retention practices Western HR professionals must have a good understanding of these issues to remain competitive in China.
By: Ames Gross and Andrew Connor
December 2006
Published in SHRM International Focus
Chinese workers have become more vocal in defense of their labor rights, specifically regarding compensation. HR managers in foreign-invested enterprises need to be mindful of labor laws and worker demands to avoid conflict.
By: Ames Gross and Loren Heinold
May 2005
Published in SHRM Global Forum
China is still showing strong growth after more than 25 years of economic reforms. The countrys rapid development is a radically different than its situation in the late 1970s.
By: Ames Gross
September 2002
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Following its entrance into the WTO, China is expected to have continuing economic growth. The number of foreign firms entering the country has increased considerably as there are better opportunities for businesses there.
By: Ames Gross
June 2002
Published in SHRM Global Perspectives
Joining the WTO in December 2001 has given China many opportunities for economic growth and foreign investment. However, these opportunities come along with some major challenges for the country.
By: Ames Gross
December 2001
Every issue of our China HR Newsletter (published for 6 years between 1995 and 2001) available for free online.
By: Ames Gross
August 2001
Published in Corporate Relocation News
Given the traditional lack of trained professional staff in China, companies in the past had been unable to avoid relying heavily on expatriates. However, improved education and training has led to more locals available for entry-level management jobs.
By: Ames Gross
May 2001
Published in Corporate Relocation News
If an employees family has concerns about moving overseas, the employee may turn down an opportunity abroad. This article will explore concerns families might have when considering relocating to Asia and what the company can do to address these concerns.
By: Ames Gross and Shawna Lepage
April 2001
Published in Corporate Relocation News
Foreign firms in China are experiencing fierce competition in retaining their well-educated, trained local Chinese executives. Companies wishing to retain top employees must focus on fulfilling needs and managing relationships.
By: Ames Gross
June 1998
Published in SHRMs International Focus
As China grows at a remarkable pace, its skilled management pool has not kept up. This has created recruiting issues such as high job turnover rates and rapid wage inflation.
By: Ames Gross and Timothy McDonald
March 1998
Published in GROing Connexions
Rapid growth in China has created a severe shortage of executives. HR professionals now face staffing issues because qualified individuals can easily be lured away by higher pay and enhanced benefits packages at other firms.
By: Ames Gross and Patricia Dyson
December 1997
Published in HR Focus
China presents unique challenges in human resources often caused by cultural differences between American and Chinese views of employment. HR program managers should pay attention to subtle differences of business culture in China.
By: Ames Gross and Patricia Dyson
February 1997
Published in HR Focus Magazine
China recently enacted a new labor law. Human resource managers from foreign firms in China need to learn how the new laws will affect employer-employee relations.
By: Ames Gross
November 1996
Published in China Economic Review
Hiring local Chinese employees for a joint venture or wholly foreign-owned enterprise is a huge challenge for western firms. Western firms that understand the local workforce and culture are more likely to be successful.
By: Ames Gross and Laura Mancini
September 1996
Published in International HR Journal
Many Western firms recruiting for their operations in China face difficulties with finding the right staff. The abundant economic growth of China since 1979 has exhausted the supply of qualified local talent.
By: Ames Gross
March 1996
Published in SHRM International HR Update
A recent survey of Chinese returnees -- 50 junior to mid-level executives from mainland China who have been studying or working in the United States revealed that most plan to return to China and work for U.S. companies or Sino-U.S. joint ventures.
By: Ames Gross
March 1996
Published in SHRMs International HR Update
According to a Pacific Bridge survey of former junior and mid-level Chinese executives who have been studying or working in the U.S., most individuals hope to work for U.S. companies or Sino-U.S. joint ventures after they return to China.
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