AGENDA

Human Resources Networking Tour to China:

May 11-17, 2008
Beijing and Shanghai

Sunday, May 11 Arrive in Beijing
	Dinner reception

Monday, May 12 Beijing

Meet with government officials from the Ministry of Labor to discuss China employment laws and regulations, and trends in China talent demographics.

Visit Beijing University and meet with educators and career advisors from Beijing University and Tsinghua University (the top two universities in China).

College recruiting challenges, strategies and future trends

Group networking dinner

Tuesday, May 13 Beijing

Visit state-owned company in Beijing for a panel discussion with HR professionals.

HR best practices in China
How state-owned companies win the battle for talent against the MNCs
Cultural considerations in HR issues

Evening flight from Beijing to Shanghai

Group networking dinner

Wednesday, May 14 Shanghai

Meet with officials from the Shanghai HR Association and Shanghai Bureau of Labor.

Local application of laws and best practices for complying with labor regulations.

One-on-one sessions with selected guests, including government officials, HR professionals and educators discuss your issues and challenges.

Group networking dinner

Thursday, May 15 Shanghai

Visit Shanghai Pudong New Business Development Zone (manufacturing and high-tech sectors).

China market entry strategy with business entity options
Business license registration process

Visit a Shanghai business park to understand the tax benefits, incentives and programs used to attract foreign companies and talent.

Group networking dinner

Friday, May 16 Shanghai

Visit multinational company for panel discussion with HR professionals from high-tech and manufacturing MNCs.

How to design compensation and benefits packages in the highly competitive China marketplace
HR practices in mergers and acquisitions
Lessons learned—dos and don’ts
Chinese executives’ feedback on leadership styles in China

Cocktail party with over 50 HR executives in Shanghai. Network with government officials and HR executive peers from multinational and local companies.