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Navigating HR Audits in China
- December 2016
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Recent changes in China’s labor market have underscored the importance of having both an efficient HR system and a satisfied and reliable workforce, and the HR audit is a useful tool to ensure this. In this issue of China Briefing magazine, we prov...
presentation
How to Avoid Common Labor Disputes in China
- December 2016
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In this presentation, Stephen O’Regan, Senior Associate, International Business Advisory, discusses how to properly prevent labor disputes in your Chinese operations.
webinar
How to Avoid Common Labor Disputes in China
- December 2016
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In this webinar, Stephen O’Regan, Senior Associate, International Business Advisory, discusses how to properly prevent labor disputes in your Chinese operations.
presentation
e-Commerce in China
- December 2016
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In this presentation, Dezan Shira & Associates provides an introduction to China's e-commerce environment, as well as the taxes affecting products that are sold through e-commerce channels in the Middle Kingdom.
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Exploring Opportunities in Vietnam's Key Economic Regions and HR Trends
- December 2016
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In this presentation, Dezan Shira & Associate's Associate Oscar Mussons shares his knowledge of doing business in Vietnam.
Q&A
How is minimum wage growth calculated in ASEAN countries?
- December 2016
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The calculation of minimum wage growth varies by country, depending on the power of labor unions and on the government. Historically minimum wages in Vietnam were set at the state level, but after 2012 the National Wage Council, formed by representat...
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Why is minimum wage not always realistic in ASEAN countries?
- December 2016
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When considering whether to invest in ASEAN countries, investors need to understand that minimum wages are usually not realistic and do not represent the true cost of labor, because of regional variance due to intra-county disparities in development ...
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What are the working hours/days in ASEAN countries?
- December 2016
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All ASEAN countries have a maximum of six working days per week and an eight hour work day; in Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam this results in a maximum of 48 hours of work per week. In Myanmar and Singapore, though the limit o...
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How much is paid for overtime in ASEAN countries?
- December 2016
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Overtime entitles workers in all ASEAN countries to receive overtime wages for work exceeding standard hours. The lowest retribution is given in the Philippines, where an extra 25 percent of hourly wages is granted for overtime, while the highe...
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How much is paid for working at night or during rest days in ASEAN countries?
- December 2016
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All ASEAN countries, except for Indonesia and Thailand, charge an additional premium for night work and rest days, but the premium varies considerably: Indonesia and Thailand have no formally imposed premium; the Philippines has a 10 percent premium ...
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What are the costs of social insurance for employers and employees in ASEAN coun...
- December 2016
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Usually more developed countries with more expansive social programs charge higher rates, as is the case in Singapore, where an employee must contribute 20 percent of wages and employers 16 percent toward the main social insurance programs. Malaysia ...
Q&A
What is a Human Resources (HR) audit?
- December 2016
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An HR audit is an independent and objective evaluation of the current state of an organization’s HR policies, practices and documentation, and systems, that can be used to advise a company about hidden HR-related problems and mistakes, as well ...
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