With the current economic pressure in China, a lot of foreign manufacturing companies are seeing declining performance or facing real challenges in their local business. Of course, the external environment plays a role. The market is more complex than it was 5 to 10 years ago, and most companies are dealing with similar headwinds. But […]

Hiring for leadership roles in China can be a complex and time consuming process. With multiple stakeholders involved, including local, APAC, and global teams, the recruitment process often becomes disjointed and slower than it needs to be. It’s not uncommon to have five or more interviewers, which can lead to long delays and frustration for […]

As a recruiter with over 8 years of experience in the China market, I’ve seen firsthand the mistakes foreign companies make when it comes to hiring leadership positions in China. One of the most common errors is partnering with firms based outside of China to handle these critical searches. I understand why companies often make […]

With the market softening in China and the supply of candidates currently greater than the demand for jobs, many companies choose to search internally rather than work with an external recruitment agency. There is no universal right or wrong answer, it depends on the level of the role, the urgency, the internal resources available, and […]