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The GLOBALtalk HR eJournal - March '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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GLOBAL HUMAN CAPITAL HEADLINES
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Global Human Capital Trends 2014: Engaging the 21st-century workforce
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 CEOs and HR leaders see talent as a major challenge to growth. Where should you focus? Our survey of 2,500+ organizations in 90+ countries reveals 12 critical trends shaping the human capital agenda. As the world comes out of the recession ... Read on... |
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Asian employees demand bigger bonuses
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The bonus expectations of employees in Asia has gone up by 24% this year, with more than half (55%) anticipating a bonus of more than 20% of their salary. According to a report by EMR, which surveyed over 6,000 marketing, digital ... Read on... |
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U.S.: Appealing Volkswagen vote won't be easy for UAW
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The United Auto Workers union faces a high legal hurdle in appealing its defeat at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant.Citing public statements by Republican U.S. Sen. Bob Corker and other Tennessee politicians, the UAW asked the ... Read on... |
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Money may not hold talent in China
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Double-digit salary increases and high employee turnover are the two greatest challenges companies will face in China next year, according to Michael Page's China 2014 Salary & Employment Forecast. Average salaries in China will increase six per ... Read on... |
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Special Report: New Survey Shows Latin America Safety Image Continues to Improve
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Groundbreaking study reveals Latin America's image trends upward. Negative perceptions of personal safety in Latin America are widespread, but they are often based on outdated or incomplete information. Executives investigating ... Read on... |
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Be careful with global HR strategies
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Some workforce strategies in China and India have deemed to be unsuccessful, largely due to their global, rather than local, focus. This is according to an Organisation Solutions report titled "Workforce Strategy for High-Growth Markets ... Read on... |
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Social media critical in India Inc's recruitments
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 Employee referrals and direct hiring channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and company websites, considered fads at one time, now contribute 70% to 90% of hires for companies. The once-dominant HR consultants now hire only for critical and ... Read on... |
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Additional Asia HR articles
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Taiwan: Placement of restriction to exit
New Guidance on Management of Foreign National Employees in Vietnam
Liar for hire? Fake CVs flood the 'tough' Indian job market
Japan: Foreign asset reporting for incentive plans
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LATIN AMERICA HR ARTICLES
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Brazil Seeks Over a Million Skilled Workers in 2014-2015
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 The CNI warns of a labor shortage of 570,000 workers in both 2014 and 2015 respectively. In a signal that the Brazilian labor market is still going strong despite the economy's languishing performance, the Confederação Nacional da Indústri ... Read on... |
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Additional Latin America HR articles
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| o Mexico Recent Jurisprudence - Employment Offers. Lawsuit against Two or More Individuals or Entities
o Foreign Workers in Brazil
o Mexico's President Says Drug Violence Has Been Contained, Isolated
o Paypal and Accenture Critique High-Skill Talent Availability in South America
o Argentina: Labor Unions
o Colombia: New Minimum Monthly Statutory Salary and Transportation Allowance for Year 2014
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NEW ONLINE COURSES and ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
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"New Tax Reforms Relating to Labor & Social Security in Mexico" On-Demand Seminar
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"Understanding Cost Breakdowns" Online Course
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"Firms in a Global World: The Global Environment and Firms' Strategy" On-Demand Seminar
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"Sourcing with Efficiency: Tips on finding good factories in China and Asia" On-Demand Seminar
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U.S. & CANADA HR ARTICLES
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B-1s Beware: You Can't Work In The United States
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 It's a growing problem. Current U.S. immigration law provides few options for foreign entrepreneurs who are keen on establishing start-up companies in the United States. Investments in the $500,000 to $1 million range may provide investors ... Read on... |
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Additional U.S. and Canada HR articles
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o U.S.: Tips for Managing Interns
o Canada: Aging and unskilled workers worry HR
o U.S.: Deadline Coming Up for H-1B Visa Petitions for 2015
o Canada: Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Effective December 31, 2013
o What Germans Know Could Help Bridge U.S. Workers' Skill Gap
o U.S.: Recycled NLRB Rule Hurts Manufacturers and Employees
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China: New Important Rules on Labour Dispatch Published and in Force From 1 March, 2014
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 Significant restrictions on the use of dispatch (temporary) workers in the PRC came into effect on 1 July, 2013. The Ministry of Human Resource and Social Security has now issued detailed Interim Provisions on Labour Dispatch setting out additional ... Read on... |
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Additional China HR articles
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o Hong Kong's Pay Trends and Talent Landscape
o Shanghai facilitates expat visa renewals
o Expat Stress In China
o China: Employees Successfully Seek Court Relief for Unpaid o Social Insurance and Housing Fund Contributions
o Hong Kong - leader in flexible hiring
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"Assessing and Analyzing the Risks of Global Sourcing" On-Demand Seminar
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Importing from China? "Negotiating Successfully in China" Online Course
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Negotiate Successfully in China will show you how to:- 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. ...
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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. In this segment, Ron Hesse, CEO, interviews Judy Ravin, President of The Accent Reduction Institute. 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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Diversity in Central and Eastern Europe: The decisive next growth factor?
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This study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants together with Erste Group looks at how diversity in management boards affects a company's financial performance. The study is based on a survey conducted among 500 companies from various industries and ... Read on...
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Additional European HR articles
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o Russia: Information Bulletin on Recent Employment Disputes
o United Kingdom: Short-term business visitors and PAYE reporting
o New Benefits for Intracompany Transfers and Highly Skilled Professionals in Spain
o UK: Holiday Pay: A Sign of Things to Come?
o Belgium: The 6th State reform - Important implications on individual resident and nonresident income taxation
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