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Terry Clarke, Founder & Facilitator, Upskill Consulting Group, introduces some of the communication styles, working styles and cultural nuances that influence business interactions in China and how UK companies should navigate them Entering the Chinese market offers UK companies a wealth of opportunities but also a unique set of challenges, especially in personal development and training. Based on my experience in Sino-British business interactions, I offer the following insights to …

Tom Pattinson speaks to Matthew Kong from recruitment consultancy Talent Spot about trends in Chinese recruitment strategy   For businesses looking to enter the Chinese market, what are the first things they should consider when it comes to hiring? Without a doubt, employers should ensure they have carried out a background or reference check before taking anyone on. Legally speaking, companies need to ensure they are legally able to employ …

An ageing population and a growth of AI means that the need for skills-based vocational training is on the rise in China, writes Tom Pattinson China’s rapidly ageing population brings about plenty of challenges and opportunities. As our report on elderly care shows there is a lot of scope for companies to help in the care sector and make the most of the gradual welfare reforms that will benefit the …

New College Lanarkshire (NCL) is one institution that has successfully taken educational and vocation training programmes that they provide in the UK and exported them to China. NCL has been exporting dental nurse courses to China and providing guest lectures, teacher training, assessments and certification with partner institutes since 2011 when the college was first approached by an agent from China. “Dental nursing programmes were in their infancy in China …

As the emphasis shifts from training ex-pats in how to work in China to training Chinese staff on global practices, Helen Roxburgh discovers that, fundamentally, people aren’t that different  Cross-cultural training is nothing new in China, but as the nature of the country’s business world evolves, it is becoming more important than ever. Chinese companies have been looking outward and internationalising at a breakneck pace, and many of the old …