How Executive Search firms can help companies do remote onboarding in China
Before the pandemic, more than one-third of companies lacked a structured onboarding process (remote or not). According to Gallup’s report “Creating an Exceptional Onboarding Journey for New Employees”, new employees need around 12 months to reach their full performance potential. Although the average onboarding program lasts 90 days. According to a survey by Workable, HR […]
Executive Search, China and the Metaverse
The Metaverse is a disruptive technology that will have an impact in countless sectors and in our daily life. In the executive search industry, this technology has come to change the way things are done. Executive Search companies need to anticipate and be prepared for a wave of changes. Especially for those working in China, […]
5 leadership trends that are a must for 2022 in China. An Executive Search firm insight.
As an Executive Search firm, we have specialists in various sectors. At Zavala Civitas we specialize in China´s market and today we want to share with you an update on 4 leadership trends that will be essential for 2022. Over the past two years, leaders have faced many challenges when it comes to talent management […]
What can Executive Search firms do to help companies in China to attract and retain talent.
China has two major challenges ahead when it comes to talent, especially when it comes to executive roles: First, is the fact that the talent pool is shrinking because of the one-child policy. Second, the Gen-Z generation in China will be taking over the labor market in the coming decades and it is changing the […]
Our Executive Search partner insights about modern Chinese consumers
As an Executive Search firm, we have specialists in various sectors. At Zavala Civitas we specialize in China and its different markets and, in this article, we want to share an update on modern Chinese consumers. Everyone is talking these days about the economic power of modern Chinese consumers with over 600 million active online […]
Importance of associating with an Executive Search firm in China
China has left its mark of being a “Leading” Asian country, thanks to its continuous growth it has set itself a bright future. Over the past 20 years, China has built and evolved economic growth at an undisputed speed, leveraging its strengths in the workforce, abundant material resources, rapid technology evolution, and strong enterprises. With […]
The importance of age when hiring in China
The age of a candidate is often a decisive filter that we receive as an executive search partner from many companies when hiring high executives. The C-suits position are of great importance for the organization. In these positions every aspect of the profile most be granted especial attention. Including age which according to several investigations […]
How the right Executive Search partner can help you hire executives with a cultural fit in China
When hiring someone, is very important for he or she to be aligned with the culture of the company, this is called cultural fit and is essential for any company to retain talent, especially in high executive roles. When hiring for China, managing to find a cultural fit is harder for foreign companies. That is […]
What to do when a company leader leaves
Leaders are essential to the success of a company. They inspire team members to accomplish great things, by being supportive, sharing their vision and engaging with people. “Leaders instill in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals.” -Unknown But what happens when a […]
Guide to entering the Chinese market
WHY IS CHINA SUCH AN ATTRACTIVE MARKET FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS? China has become a very popular market for investors around the world, and truth be told, there are undeniable factors that make the Chinese market a very interesting option for foreign investors and, more specifically, western companies. Here are some of them: China has become […]