Achieving HR Growth in Unstable Times

This Year of the Monkey kicks off with a big question mark about the Chinese economy. As a result, the challenge this year will be to manage slower growth while still providing an ideal work place for your employees. Especially in industries with a strong presence in manufacturing, the brutal reality is starting to sink in for everyone: things are changing. Previously, when China’s economic growth was in double digits, salaries were increasing in line with this. While the general sentiment seems to be that everything is still growing according to target, the overcapacity in China is becoming very clear. As a result, most companies are shifting their focus to increasing efficiency and making maximum use of the resources that are available.

This means that both foreign and Chinese companies will need to adapt in order to stay ahead. Employers must be alert to the shifts in China’s economy and understand the challenges as well as opportunities that this will bring. Clarity of business objectives and the talent required to meet those objectives will be of utmost importance, particularly as the war for talent will only become more intense as the global economic recovery continues to gain traction.

The European Chamber is delighted to have Mr. Thaddaeus Mueller, Director of Fiducia Management Consultants and Ms. Bettina Schoen-Behanzin, General Manager of Freudenberg Regional Corporate Center Asia as they discuss new trends in HR that are essential for your business in Greater China.

AGENDA

9:00 to 9:30 Registration
9:30 to 9:40 Welcome Remarks
9:40 to 10:10 Presentation by Mr. Thaddaeus Mueller, Director of Fiducia Management Consultants
10:10 to 10:30 Q&A Session
10:30 to 11:00 Presentation by Ms. Bettina Schoen-Behanzin, General Manager of Freudenberg Regional Corporate Center Asia
11:00 to 11:20 Q&A Session
11:20 to 11:30 Closing Remarks