HR needs to herd monkeys & shoot ducks in zoo-like workplaces
Leadership guide shows how to cultivate success in zoo-like workplace While a batch of books out there helps business leaders instill creativity in their...
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Jumpy CVs harming career prospects
Hong Kong employees should 'hang in there' Hong Kong workers in the early stage of their careers are job-hopping with increasing frequency, to the detriment...
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Greater China talent: it’s all about money, or is it?
Continued tension in job market and compensation packages sees work-life balance as an emerging theme. As China puts forth its national agenda to raise...
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Corporate policies hinder social media recruitment
A recent global survey of HR professionals reveals that corporate policies and lack of understanding are stifling recruiters’ use of social media such as...
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Homeless HR
Shelter, the UK-based charity working to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and poor housing, recently announced its implementation of a talent acquisition system...
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Magic Quadrant—employee performance management
Gartner, Inc. recently released its 2011 Magic Quadrant for Employee Performance Management Software. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at...
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HKU instilling poor work-life balance in students
Despite the obvious lack of work-life balance (WLB) in Hong Kong, Students at the Hong Kong University are still being actively encouraged by the...
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Bringing out the best in Asian talent
How should multinational companies operating in Asia develop local talent? How should they go about cultivating Asian nationals into leadership positions? In today’s globally-connected...
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Apple HR team offers help to staff affected by Japan earthquake and tsunami
Steve Jobs, CEO, Apple is reported on the 'MacRumors' website to have sent a message to Apple staff regarding the recent earthquake and tsunami in...
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