HR

So much has been written about the emergent nature of HR in Asia and the need to introduce and implement global best practice.  The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Europe’s largest professional HR and development body has recently completed a flagship research program entitled ‘Next Generation HR’, which explores HR philosophies and practices across Asia that respond directly to the unique challenges of growth in Asia.

David Rossiter will share with us his observations on the challenges of driving change in HR within the Hosiptal Authority.

Stress is an increasingly everyday feature of our lives. In this lively and informative workshop, attendees will learn how to identify, manage and take control of stress through increased awareness and utilisation of preferred tools and techniques.

Please note this is not a British Chamber event.

In the absence of any 'unfair dismissal' regime in Hong Kong, the termination of an employment contract is generally considered to be fairly straightforward.  However, the Employment Ordinance does provide remedies to employees on termination in certain circumstances.  Getting it wrong can be both expensive and time-consuming.

Dr. Robert Wright from the Faculty of Business of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University will share his experiences in gaining company access to generate win / win employment outcomes both for students as well as for employers.