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GLOBALtalk HR eJournal - August 2013 edition
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GLOBAL HUMAN CAPITAL HEADLINE ARTICLES
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Rising labour costs erode China's competitiveness
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 During the years of double-digit Chinese economic growth, Yiwu in eastern China's Zhejiang province was the focal point for manufacturing of consumer goods in China.It was once home to the world's five biggest ... 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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Code of conduct: Why Indian companies need ethics officers
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Technology giants Apple and Google have often had questions raised about the ethicality of their business practices. The former for not doing enough to improve workers' conditions at its suppliers' manufacturing units in China, and the ... Read on... |
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Study: New immigrants are better qualified than Germans
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Many Germans have a wrong image of immigrants. Long gone are the days when unskilled laborers came to Germany. Today, the country attracts top talent and it's a win-win situation, says a Bertelsmann Foundation study.It's a two-hour ... Read on... |
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U.S.: The Future of The Manufacturing Workforce (report)
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Report One: Technology and the Manufacturing Workforce: An Overview.The manufacturing environment is changing dramatically, and the technologies and the skills to use them are becoming critical to the success of manufacturing ... Read on... |
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Supply Chain News: Rise in China Wages Now Means Labor Costs about 20% Lower in Mexico, New Study Finds
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Wages have Stagnated in Mexico for a Decade, While Rising Sharply in China, New Bank of America Study Says, as Country Becomes Increasingly Favored Sourcing PointIt's not only the US that has recently seen its manufacturing sector ... Read on... |
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The Essentials of Managing Global Compensation Practices
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| Managing compensation practices for a U.S. workforce is challenging, but imagine the complexity when operating in many countries. As U.S. companies increasingly operate on a global scale, HR and compensation professionals find ... Read on... |
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Why automakers are thinking twice about setting up shop in South Korea
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 Gone are the days when setting up an automaking plant in South Korea was a no brainer. Foreign car makers that once relied on the Asian manufacturing power house for its engineering prowess are now drowning in ... Read on... |
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Fuelling the Asian growth engine: Talent challenges, strategies and trends (report)
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Many countries in Asia are experiencing greater economic prosperity and rising affluence, translating into higher demand for goods and services. As businesses flock to Asia to capture the opportunities presented by an emerging customer base, they ... Read on... |
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Additional Asia HR articles
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Global Relocations to India | When West Heads East
Bringing female perspectives in the boardroom - Challenges in Japan
Three Month Multiple-Entry Visas on Arrival to Vietnam No Longer Available
Thailand: Employee benefits 'not valued'
Stricter Enforcement of Indian Immigration Laws
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"NEGOTIATING SUCCESSFULLY IN CHINA" ONLINE COURSE
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This online course will show you how to:
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- Construct a negotiation plan that leads to profitable business - not empty promises
- Develop and maintain value-adding relationships and networks
- Find the right partners - and keep them loyal
- Protect your technology, intellectual property and assets
- Identify and leverage your sources of power
- Understand what Chinese negotiators really want - and what they really mean.
To download course brochure, please click here...
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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U.S.: The Affordable Care Act - International Implications
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Below is a white paper prepared at the request of Olympus Managed Health Care that addresses potential issues, which may arise under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") in connection with inpatriate and expat ... Read on... |
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Silicon Valley North? Canada 'startup visa' program could cost U.S. in war for talent
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While foreign entrepreneurs face a protracted immigration battle in the U.S., Canada has forged ahead with a new 'Startup Visa' program. Canada is not the first country to implement policy to entice foreign entrepreneurs; Australia and ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. & Canada HR articles
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U.S.: Temp staffing jobs hit record as firms dodge ObamaCare costs Ontario, Canada's engineers help turn great ideas into great companies Canada-US Business Travel Guide U.S.: Michigan's New Right to Work Law: Answers to Your Most FAQs U.S.: Who owns your social media accounts? Protecting your interests and avoiding disputes 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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How to Navigate Brazilian Labor Laws
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Get immediate access to this white paper: How To Succeed in the Complex Labor Compliance Environment in Brazil and receive the following benefits:- Understand what the most critical human capital related factors are when expand ... Read on... |
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The Hiring of Independent Contractors on a Commission Basis or Commercial Agents in Mexico by Foreign Companies
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The hiring of independent commissioned contractors or those known as commercial agents in Mexico is an issue that must be analyzed very carefully by companies interested in entering into such arrangements, even if these companies are foreign. Read on... |
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Additional Latin America HR articles
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Corruption is growing (again) in Latin America Argentina: Non-remunerative allowances granted by Collective Bargaining are salary Gringo Talk: The Real Cost of Labor In Brazil Brazil Simplifies Visas for Foreign Workers To read above articles, please click here |
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Italy: Two important National Union Agreements attract the attention of the Italian labour community
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 It has been a busy Spring in Italy for what concerns labour matters: the overall difficult economic situation that continues to persist in most parts of the country seems to have prompted a more favorable environment for discussions between the Union ... Read on... |
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Russia: Renewal of residence certificate not required for withholding tax exemption under tax treaty
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In a decision issued by the Federal Arbitration Court of the Povolozhsky region on 27 March 2013, the court held that it is not necessary for a foreign entity to annually renew and submit a tax residence certificate in order to obtain a ... Read on... |
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Additional European HR Articles
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Visa exemption 'accelerated' Turkish exports UK Employment Law Reforms: A New Timetable for 2013 and Beyond Russia B2B: Changes to Migration Law for Foreigners Russia Cuts Red Tape For Wealthy Expats London to create airport of the future with 'Internet of Things' To read above articles, please click here |
"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 |
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"How to Structure the Questions that Win Million Dollar Contracts" with Mia Doucet
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 This is the outline of a questioning structure that evolved over a 9-year period of working with Sales VPs, and Directors of Global Billion Dollar Firms and their teams of engineers to secure multimillion dollar international contracts. Mia has never shared this information outside the training room or boardroom ... 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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Salary Guide Greater China 2013
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Kelly Services, a world leader provider of workforce solutions, today launched the bilingual Kelly Services 2013 Salary Guide Greater China, a comprehensive reference tool on the salary trends and job titles in key industries and functions in ... Read on... |
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Magnetic Appeal: Attracting Talent in China
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With the fastest GDP growth rate in the world, all eyes are on China. Companies from all over the world and in all industry sectors are seeking a slice of the action. China's talent landscape is evolving as fast as its economy and poses a unique set ... Read on... |
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Additional China HR Articles
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China: Income Tax Treatment of Cross-border Secondment Domestic Anti-Bribery Enforcement May Be on the Rise in China: Multinationals Must Focus on Anti-Corruption Compliance China's Supreme People's Court Issues New Guiding Opinion on Employment Disputes China HR: Twin-track training International medical center for Shanghai To read above articles, please click here |
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