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Keeping the Chemistry Alive

Written by Kevin Tetarenko

Finding the right formula for fitness and teambuilding

One of the best ways in which to examine the intricacies of successful teams is via the sports world. It is common knowledge amongst sporting coaches that even when a team possesses the greatest players in the world, it can still fail to perform. Just wait for the Olympics in Beijing later this year, I can guarantee there will be several upsets, with the favourites falling to less talented, but more unified teams. Top coaches refer to teams, which work well together as having ‘chemistry'. However, chemistry is not just an essential factor on the sports field; it is also essential to any office.

The Art of Networking

Written by Luke Lombe

Part 2

In the last issue of NetworkHR, we explored some techniques to assist us in becoming more comfortable and relaxed when we are networking at events or parties. I hope these helped you to overcome your nerves and feel confident. Now it is time to tackle the problems of who to talk to and how to approach them. With this in mind, let's look at some strategies that can help you to break into groups and create some great conversations that will develop into positive business relationships.

Confucian reigns supreme

Written by Vanessa Chen

Ancient Values that form the basis of modern communication

ClarkMorgan recognises the importance of cross-cultural communication and the need to train staff in bridging cultural gaps. Just two months ago, in the pages of this very magazine, Naomi Saunders from our Beijing office offered her perspective on the potential pitfalls involved in the meeting of East and West. This time around, we will look at the issue from a different angle, from a more traditionally Chinese perspective. Whilst I may not be able to offer solutions to every little piece of cultural conflict, I hope to offer a view from the other side of the bridge. I want to talk about some of my personal experiences whilst also examining the role, I believe, Confucian values play in modern Chinese thinking.

The Bionic Recruiter

Written by Adam Whitlock

Taking your interview process into the 21st century

Here at Network HR, we always try to keep up with the rapid developments in technology. In each issue, we detail another shiny new advancement to help you keep up to speed with an ever-changing world. However, I noticed recently that there is one area in which we rarely see many great technological leaps, the interview process. Therefore, in this issue, I aim to do something a little different. I want to introduce a technological advancement that has not actually taken place yet, using biometric analysis in the interview process.

Addicted to Endorphins

Written by David Murphy

... and I love it!

A friend of minerecently told me that he was addicted to endorphins. I was a little surprisedat how excited he was about this. I asked him exactly how being addicted toanything could be a good thing. He responded with great energy and enthusiasm,saying that discovering something new gave him a massive endorphin ‘rush',which made his brain want to learn more and more.

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Recruitment Transparency

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