A smile - no other human expression can come close to equaling its power or importance. Having the self-confidence to smile openly and honestly is absolutely essential to a healthy lifestyle - nothing is more important for making a positive first impression. Whether for business or in a social setting, a strong and healthy smile makes others perceive you as confident and successful. Smiling radiates empathy and understanding making those around you feel more relaxed and comfortable.
It was approaching midnight in Tianjin. I was sitting on my couch, staring at my laptop, searching for a creative spark. Unfortunately, a blank screen was looking back at me and my eyelids were beginning to droop. The deadline for this issue of Network HR was approaching and I was determined to make some headway. However, despite spending four hours toiling away, I simply could not find inspiration. Feeling spent and frustrated I shut down my computer and went to bed. Thankfully, the next morning I had an epiphany. After eight hours of unbroken slumber my creativity was reignited and I was infinitely more productive.
After
graduating with a great degree from a prestigious university, you enter the
cutthroat world of the modern Chinese job market. You send out hundreds of
resumes and drag yourself around countless recruitment fares before you finally
land your ‘dream job'. It is a good position in a well-respected multinational
company, which provides you with an excellent salary and fantastic benefits. It
all sounds so great, doesn't it? Unfortunately, maybe you did not realise that
the salary and benefits come hand in hand with a heavy workload and high
pressure.
Covering your organisation against work-related injuries
In the previous issue of Network HR, ClarkMorgan's Tracy Carlsund talked about occupational health and safety in China and how to prevent work-related injuries. To follow-up on this Network HR decided to ask our good friends at Abacare to talk us through how best to protect your staff and your company against the costs of work-related injuries.
In imagination, wintertime conjures images of pristine frozen lakes, clear star-filled nights, and holiday tableaux. In reality, winter stands as the prime season for airborne cotangents and lowered immune systems. Together, this combination can lead to a myriad of illnesses that can spread around the office, adversely affecting morale and productivity.
In the last issue of Network HR, Allan Nee of Baode Law in Tianjin wrote a detailed and insightful article about the ways in which your organisation needs to adapt to China's new Labour Laws. Allan offered a myriad of fantastic advice. However, there was one factor he mentioned that really captured my attention - transparency.Read More
Benefits
The Power of Acknowledgement
he seeds of this article were sewn as I put together the last edition of Network HR. First, as I edited the Training & Development section, I read the following prophetic words from Jennifer Peterson, "If you want your customers to feel cared for, you must care for the employees that serve them." This started me musing about the way organisations across China treat employees.Read More
Training
Synchronicity for Success
A single droplet of sweat trickled down my neck as the glowing amber sun beat down on us. I glanced out of the corner of my eye and saw our competitors lined up alongside us. It was the moment we had been preparing for over the last 5 years. Our goal was crystal clear and I had visualised this very occasion countless times.Read More
Recuitment
War, what is it good for?
I believe I can bring the War for Talent to a peaceful end. I came to this realisation two
months ago after I was invited to present at the ‘Corporate Travel and Technology
World' conference in Shanghai. The topic, "Selecting Potential Leaders and Turning a Company from Good to Great", was
provided some months earlier, giving me time to source opinions from
around China. Read More
In the last issue of Network HR, Allan Nee of Baode Law in Tianjin wrote a detailed and insightful article about the ways in which your organisation needs to adapt to China's new Labour Laws. Allan offered a myriad of fantastic advice. However, there was one factor he mentioned that really captured my attention - transparency.Read More
he seeds of this article were sewn as I put together the last edition of Network HR. First, as I edited the Training & Development section, I read the following prophetic words from Jennifer Peterson, "If you want your customers to feel cared for, you must care for the employees that serve them." This started me musing about the way organisations across China treat employees.Read More
A single droplet of sweat trickled down my neck as the glowing amber sun beat down on us. I glanced out of the corner of my eye and saw our competitors lined up alongside us. It was the moment we had been preparing for over the last 5 years. Our goal was crystal clear and I had visualised this very occasion countless times.Read More
I believe I can bring the War for Talent to a peaceful end. I came to this realisation two
months ago after I was invited to present at the ‘Corporate Travel and Technology
World' conference in Shanghai. The topic, "Selecting Potential Leaders and Turning a Company from Good to Great", was
provided some months earlier, giving me time to source opinions from
around China. Read More
