Other Briefings
One Company, Two Systems – Hiring Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwanese Staff
There are a variety of reasons why a foreign investor might consider hiring staff from Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan. In this article, we walk investors through the procedures for hiring employees from these three locations and discuss the benefits offered to such employees working in China.
HR Concerns in China during the Restructuring Process
Except where the investor chooses to sell the company, a restructuring will mostly mean that employees will need to be laid off. The way employees are terminated, and the liabilities that the company has to incur, will differ depending on the situation.
Retaining Foreign Talent in China – Shanghai and Beijing Improve Foreign Residence Permit Rules
China’s first-tier cities trying to retain foreign talents: Find out more about the recent amendments introduced by Shanghai and Beijing municipal governments to their own Residence Permits for Foreign Talents in this article.
Employer Branding in China: Attracting Chinese Employees
Hiring competent and qualified staff is an integral step in the establishment of any company, and this is particularly true for foreign enterprises. For companies planning to operate within China, employing Chinese nationals can be particularly useful in overcoming linguistic, legal, and cultural barriers.
Line Up for your Chinese Green Card: China Makes Changes to Visa and Permit Policies to Attract Foreign Talent
Applying for visas and residence permits in China just got a lot easier. Foreigners in Shanghai who enter China with a non-work visa and later find employment will now be able to change their visa status by presenting relevant documents directly at either of Shanghai’s airports.
Sending employees to China on a Project Basis? Avoid an Unexpected Tax Bill
Many foreign investors don’t know is that seconding employees to the Chinese subsidiary may result in the parent company being subject to a wide array of Chinese taxes. This may even be the case if the company already has a subsidiary in China. The HR department is best positioned to avoid this from happening.
The Housing Fund in China – What Investors Need to Know
The Housing Fund is a unique feature of the Chinese welfare system, allowing employees to save money to pay for and maintain their own accommodation. Both employers and employees must make regular contributions into the Housing Fund.
What to Do When an Employee in China Gets Injured
Industrial accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence in China. Indeed, no matter where the workplace is, an accident may just be around the corner. As an employer, it is therefore important to know what to do if an employee gets injured, and what would happen if a company fails to perform these duties.
