Although South Korea’s strong economy and infrastructure make it a desired location for Western companies to do business, HR managers must be aware of South Korea’s unique HR and recruiting issues. Korean business culture can be quite conservative and formal, and relationships with labor unions can often be fragile. In fact, in the last 25 years, Korea’s labor force has had more labor disputes than any other Asian country. Our publications on Korea examine Korea’s HR and executive search issues while pointing out important cultural norms that can ease employee relations.
We know that executive search in Korea can be very complex. If you are having difficulties withrecruiting your executives in Korea, please feel free to contact us through our consulting 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.
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.
By: Ames Gross
August 2007
Published in SHRM Global Forum
Koreas demand for skilled labor has increased as it shifts to a knowledge-intensive economy. This will lead to a decreased demand for unskilled workers.
By: Ames Gross
June 2007
Published on HR.com
This article discusses recent HR and recruiting trends in the "East Asian Tigers" for companies to successfully manage HR in these four countries. Topics include common practices, compensation and benefits, hiring considerations, and retention strategies.
May 15, 2007 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
This webcast examines the most recent HR and recruiting trends in these four countries due to changing economies and employment laws. Successful HR management techniques will be discussed as well.
By: Ames Gross and Rachel Weintraub
July 2005
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
The unemployment rate in Korea has not been improving. In addition to other government organizations, the Korean Ministry of Labor has instituted new laws and regulations to alleviate the unemployment situation in Korea.
By: Ames Gross and Caroline Tran
May 2002
Published in SHRM Global Perspectives
Though South Korea struggled briefly after the 1997 Asian financial crisis, it has regained its economic strength. However, this has led to many new work-related trends that HR management should consider.
By: Ames Gross
July 2001
Published in Corporate Relocation News
Todays HR environment makes it easier than ever for foreign firms to hire top employees in Korea. However, firms must still be mindful of Koreas cultural and business practices when recruiting local employees.
By: Ames Gross
June 2001
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
South Korea has almost fully recovered from the Asian Financial Crisis, which caused serious economic damage in the late 1990s. The countrys reform program as well as pertinent HR issues like the labor force and recruiting trends will be discussed.
By: Ames Gross
March 1997
Published in International HR Journal
The four "tigers" of Asia -- Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan -- have experienced dramatic growth and offer attractive opportunities for western business interests; they also present distinctive human resources issues.
By: Ames Gross
June 1996
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
With a lack of local natural resources, Korea relies on its strong labor force to serve as the foundation of robust economic development. Western HR managers need to learn how to motivate Korean employees and be sensitive to Korean work practices.
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