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About HCI Group, Ltd., HCI Group, Ltd. operates both GlobalAutoIndustry.com and GlobalBusinessProfessor.com portals. GlobalAutoIndustry.com provides information and resources to automotive executives responsible for their company's international development and operations, and helps them with doing business in the global marketplace. The Company's eJournals CHINAtalk, ASIAtalk, EUROtalk, AMERItalk, LATINtalk and GLOBALtalk HR editions, now reach 25,000 automotive supplier subscribers worldwide. The monthly eJournals provide targeted information and insight on doing business in international automotive markets. GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, a global business education platform, helps companies grow and succeed in international markets by providing education and training solutions to global challenges presented by leading experts from around the world. On-Demand Seminars and Audio Interviews provide valuable learning opportunities, while training programs provide effective international solutions to companies' global business and operational needs. Whether your company sources internationally, imports, exports, manufactures in several countries, has joint ventures or plans to do business internationally, you will find valuable help here. Contact us.
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GLOBAL HUMAN CAPITAL ARTICLES
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China Labor Cost Rise to Boost Rivals in Asia
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 China's rising labor costs will help other South Asian countries gain a foothold in low-end manufacturing, a report from Capital Economics said on Thursday." Although many countries can now compete with China on labor costs, it is ... Read on... |
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Russia: Top 7 HR Trends - Lawyers' Perspective
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In this article we would like to draw attention to the main HR trends from the standpoint of labor lawyers. This includes changes or proposed changes to labor and employment laws, as well as HR practices that are raising important legal questions. Read on... |
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U.S.: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Global Mobility
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While the chances of a relocation transaction being the subject of a corruption investigation are relatively slim, mobility professionals should be advocates for compliance across the organization. As move patterns continue to show greater ... Read on... |
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Canada: Director and Officer Liability
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In Canada, directors and officers of corporations may be subject to personal liability while acting within their corporate capacity. Such personal liability is intended to ensure that directors are accountable to shareholders and are responsible for ... Read on... |
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Mexico: Mandatory Profit Sharing
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The new Mexican Federal Labor Law ("FLL") came into effect on December 1, 2012. Although more than 300 articles were amended after considerable debate in the Mexican Federal Congress, the rest of the FLL remains in effect as in the past. Read on... |
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China intensifies punishment for wage defaults
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A judicial interpretation that went into effect on Wednesday aims to defend migrant workers by preventing their employers from defaulting on their wages. A judicial interpretation issued by the Supreme People's Court (SPC), China's top ... Read on... |
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Additional Global HR headline articles
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Recent Legislative Developments in Anti-corruption Laws in Brazil: Impacts on the IT Industry and Importance of Compliance Programs
India: Three Year Work Visas for Senior Staff of U.S. Companies
UK: New Parental Leave and Flexible Working Proposals
U.S.: Organized Labor's Uncertain Future
Labor Law Reform: Mexican Federal Labor Law (Alert)
U.S.: Preventing Unfair Competition in the Absence of a Non-compete Agreement
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India Limits Use of Business Visas, Augments Job Market Validation Testing for Employment Permits, and Enhances Enforcement
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 The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs ("MHA") issued new guidelines in late September based on an internal memorandum from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The guidelines impose new requirements on foreign nationals submitting ... Read on... |
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Japan Manufacturing Jobs Lowest in Five Decades
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At 9.98 million, it's the lowest number of jobs since 1961 as companies slash costs and ship manufacturing jobs to lower-cost nations overseas.Employment in Japan's once-mighty manufacturing sector has fallen below 10 million ... Read on... |
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Additional Asia HR articles
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Thai pay rises in line with inflation
Australia: Sending employees overseas: the challenges of obtaining visas
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FREE ACCESS: GLOBAL CYBER SECURITY THREATS & INDUSTRIAL ESPIONAGE
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"The Cyber Effect: Global Threats" online seminar helps companies be proactive in battling theft, destruction, and industrial espionage
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 According to the ProPublica article on August 1, 2012, General Keith Alexander, the director of the National Security Agency and who oversees U.S. Cyber Command, cyberattacks are causing "the greatest transfer of wealth in history." He said the theft of intellectual property costs ... Watch seminar ... |
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U.S.: Complying With Immigration Rules Has Never Been More Important
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Broadly speaking, governments tighten immigration rules to control the number of foreign workers entering their territory in three ways. They legislate repeatedly, scrutinize applications more vigorously, or use cumbersome bureaucratic processes and ... Read on... |
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U.S. Workforce: Evading the 'Talent Cliff'
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With retirement looming for many of its skilled workers, Schott North America launches an apprenticeship program to meet its growing needs. Schott North America recently joined the growing number of manufacturing companies that are stepping ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. HR articles
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U.S.: Unions suffer sharp decline in membership U.S.: Code Section 409A Correction Deadline Approaching: Deferred Compensation Payments Contingent on Signing Waivers, Releases and Other Agreements US: 2014 Diversity Visa Lottery Program To read above articles, please click here |
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KNOWLEDGE CENTER: HUMAN RESOURCES PUBLICATIONS
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Select from hundreds of magazines, newsletters and case studies from around the world
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To see complete list of human resources and human capital publications, visit our website. Simply register and start receiving digital or hard-copy editions, or immediate downloads. Visit Knowledge Center and click on 'free downloads: international trade publications'. To see complete list, please click here |
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LATIN AMERICA HR ARTICLES
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Brazil raises minimum wage and lowers taxes on share earnings
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Brazil's government announced on Monday it would raise the statutory monthly minimum wage by an above-inflation 9% to 678 Reais (330 US dollars) a month, a rise that comes at the end of a year of tepid economic growth. The government also ... Read on... |
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Latin America: Labor markets lose appeal
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The results of the Latin Business Chronicle Labor Index show a reduction in labor market attractiveness. Guatemala and Honduras hit by wage increases. Brazil and Chile show noteworthy setbacks. Ecuador is the champion on this classification. Read on... |
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Additional Latin America HR articles
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Foreign employees who don't need a visa must prove knowledge of Russian
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 Foreign citizens who plan to work in the retail trade, public services or housing and utilities must prove their knowledge of the Russian language. Failure to file documents confirming a knowledge of Russia ... Read on... |
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New Law Offers Easy Path To EU Passport
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On October 9 2012 the Portuguese government passed a new law that will enable investors from non-EU countries to gain residency if they either transfer one million or more euros in capital into Portugal, form a business that creates a minimum of 30 ... Read on... |
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Additional European HR Articles
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"Mexico: Federal Labor Law Reform" with Ricardo Castro-Garza
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 This new Seminar covers: New ways of hiring / Employers' obligations and prohibitions / Salary modalities / Outsourcing and profit sharing / Rescission, back wages, severance payments, and statute of limitations / Procedural aspects and fines / Collective, Union aspects / Human rights at the workplace / General recommendations, and more. To view, please click here |
"Expat Healthcare Issues in China" with Kevin Zhou, Michelle Colona and Anthony Hidell
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Doing Business in China? Is your company struggling to understand the Chinese health care system, the spectrum of medical insurance in China and how the new Social Insurance Law affects your non-local employees? To view, please click here |
"Recruitment Challenges in the Chinese Manufacturing Industry" with Chris Baillargeon
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This On-Demand Seminar focuses on the recruitment challenges in the Chinese manufacturing industry, and how to overcome those challenges to hire the best employees. Seminar covers: Identifying Candidates, Attracting Candidates, Contract Negotiation/Structure, Legal Issues, Retaining Talent, Expatriates. To view, please click here |
Upcoming OnDemand Seminars
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"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - Interview with Judy Ravin
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 For global companies, communication is a critical competency that impacts talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovation. These, in turn, are factors that provide companies competitive advantages and determine market leadership. This interview examines the ROI of training and development and, in particular, communication training. To listen to interview |
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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert
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 Andrew Hupert, NYU Professor, negotiations expert and author of "The Fragile Bridge", conducts a candid 20 minute interview for GlobalBusinessProfessor.com giving tips and insights for negotiating with the Chinese: what to expect and what they expect in return. To listen to interview |
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China: Manufacturers scramble to find workers
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Chinese low-cost manufacturers are trying various ways to retain workers and attract new ones after the Lunar New Year holiday, as the country's economic recovery brings in more orders. Factory workers, mostly rural migrants, usually go home ... Read on... |
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China's unions target foreign businesses
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China's top trade union organization will prioritize setting up unions in all overseas-funded businesses that have been operating in the country for more than five years, particularly the world's four-biggest audit firms, which have a strong presence ... Read on... |
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