ACBC Digital Bootcamp #2 - Navigating HR / Staffing issues in China in a world of closed borders

The second of a series of 3 digital ‘Bootcamps’, “Navigating HR / Staffing issues in China in a world of closed borders” is not one to be missed. Brought to you by the Australia China Business Council (in collaboration with the National Foundation for Australia China Relations), the bootcamp is a series of engaging sessions that will take attendees through a series of contextual and practical topics, leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of how to deal HR and Staffing issues when doing business with China.

What COVID19 and developments in Australia China relations have meant practically for businesses will be an ongoing theme throughout the bootcamps.

Delivered over a series of 4 modules, Ines Liu, International Business Advisory Manager and Head of Australian Desk, will be an instructor for module #4 on November 4, 2021 where she will cover HRO and BPO in China.

• Introduction to Legal Entity Structures Options & Implications – how these choices affect staffing options
• China staffing and IP considerations
• How does HRO / BPO work in China

For more information and registration, please click here.

Full module schedule

Module #1: Trends in China’s talent market (now available by recording)

Instructor: Andrew Nip, Asia Head of Talent and Head of People & Culture, HAYS         

October 14th 11am AWST | 2pm AEDT

• Introduction and welcome to Bootcamp
• Introduction to the structure of China’s talent market
• Discussion on trends in the market, including occupations in high demand, remuneration and retention

Module #2: Benefits and limitations of technology in long-distance management of China teams

Instructor: Ryan Henderson, International CEO, LH Global

October 21st 11am AWST | 2pm AEDT

• Introduction to the digital toolchest used for comms / business meetings in China – how you can be connecting better
• Limitations of digital tech in managing staff / sales teams in China
• What options do you have? Employment outsourcing / KPI management outsourcing in China

Module #3: Cross-cultural team dynamics with China teams

Instructor: Leonie McKeon, China Negotiation Expert, International Author, Business Consultant

October 28th 11am AWST | 2pm AEDT

• An introduction to cross cultural team dynamics with Chinese teams
• The influence of the 36 Chinese Strategies (derived from Sun Tzu’s (孙子- The Art of War) on ‘negotiating’ and ‘decision making’ in the workplace
• The impact of ‘Chinese hierarchy’ and ‘face’ on office staff relationships

Module #4: HRO and BPO in China – can it work?

Instructor: Ines Liu, Head of Australian Desk & Manager, Dezan Shira & Associates

November 4th 11am AWST | 2pm AEDT

• Introduction to Legal Entity Structures Options & Implications – how these choices affect staffing options
• China staffing and IP considerations
• How does HRO / BPO work in China