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Asia

Soften the Blow in Tough TimesLink will open in a new browser window

June, 2009
Hiring services of outplacement experts can help ease the pain for management as well as employees, says John Read, managing consultant for outplacement and executive coaching, Hudson Singapore.

Structuring Recruitment for RecoveryLink will open in a new browser window

September 2009
With ‘green shots’ of recovery now becoming visible, organizations are looking to take advantage of the expected upswing. Simon Bell, Regional Director, Managed Solutions and Talent Management, Hudson Asia, says they will need to take careful stock of their recruitment processes.

Human Capital Management China – How to improve business performance by implementing RPOLink will open in a new browser window

September 2009
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A Match Made in RPO HeavenLink will open in a new browser window

Though relatively new to the market, recruitment process outsourcing is already becoming a hot topic in HR circles. HRM investigates this rising trend, and Simon Bell, Regional Director, Managed Solutions and Talent Management, Hudson Asia, talks about his view.

Recruitment outsourcing set to take off in AsiaLink will open in a new browser window

Hudson pioneers RPO in Singapore. Jon Chait, Hudson Chairman and CEO gives his thoughts.

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United Kingdom 

Decoding the DNA of public and private sector leadersLink will open in a new browser window

October 2009
Comparisons are often made between the public and private sectors. Differences in culture, structure, environment and talent management are usually highlighted. In general, the private sector is used as a 'benchmark' to evaluate the extent to which the public sector has evolved towards what is commonly considered as 'best practice'.

Procurement leaders in a changing world: will they decline or thrive?Link will open in a new browser window

October 2009
Supply chain and procurement is suffering an identity crisis. The procurement function has become increasingly strategic but this has not been matched with a corresponding increase of leadership qualities among top professionals. At the same time, many companies treat ‘supply chain’ and ‘procurement’ as interchangeable roles. They are not.

How to get the best out of your selection processLink will open in a new browser window

September 2009
In a market where companies cannot afford to make mistakes with new hires, it’s important that organisations take a close look at how to optimise their selection procedures in order to guarantee maximum efficiency when hiring new staff.

Tackling the Economic Crisis - has HR learned from the past?Link will open in a new browser window

May 2009
In March and April 2009, Hudson conducted a survey of over 500 HR and business leaders in more than 30 countries worldwide to explore how HR priorities and challenges have changed during the global economic downturn. Hudson’s study indicates that during this current economic crisis, the focus is not only on cost cutting through right-sizing, but also on talent engagement, talent development, and the retention of talent key to the organisation’s success.

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Australia

Candidate buying behaviour: An exploration into key motivators of today's job seekerLink will open in a new browser window

In this edition of the Hudson 20:20 Series, we explore the key motivators of job seekers within a complex and changing employment landscape.

High potentials: Fact or fictionLink will open in a new browser window

Hudson developed 10 guiding principles for installing a high potential management program, based on hundreds of assessment and development centers, contacts with business leaders, HR experts and academics in all parts of the world, an elaborate literature study and quantitative research on high potentials. 

Breaking the cultural mould: The key to women's career successLink will open in a new browser window

This paper presents a brief background to the facts about women's participation in workforce management and why this is an important issue for employers. The latest research findings elucidating why women are not leading are contrasted to the benefits of productive diversity for organisations as a whole. The paper states that addressing the issues in relation to 'gendered' culture is key to progressing women's career success.

The case for work/life balance: Closing the gap between policy and practiceLink will open in a new browser window

This paper explores the notion of work/life balance, including the empirically grounded benefits for employers and employees. The paper also challenges some of the rhetorical assumptions associated with work/life balance.

The Hudson Report: HR Insights

The Hudson Report is released twice a year and looks at the day-to-day issues challenging Australian employers. Recent topics have included: Engaging and Retaining Talent within a Complex Employment Landscape and High Potential Programs.

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