European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
HRD RoundTable: “Strategies to Manage Headcount without Significant Reductions”
Date: Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Time: 14:00 to 16:00
Venue: Shanghai Office, Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200021 (上海市淮海中路333号，瑞安广场2204室)
Deadline for registration: Next Monday, 25th March, RSVP to Daisy Zhou
We are delighted to invite you to the first edition of the HR Roundtable of the year 2024 with the theme "Strategies to Manage Headcount without Significant Reductions" which will take place at our Shanghai Office on Thursday, March 28th, 2024.
The HR Directors Roundtable (HRD) is an exclusive gathering fostering dynamic discussions on cutting-edge HR strategies, talent development, and leadership insights. Our goal is to connect you with other industry leaders shaping the future of human resources in China and beyond. The HRD Roundtable, a cornerstone of the HR activities of the European Chamber, will keep running to address the industry’s most pressing challenges.
At this roundtable we will have a look at the fast-changing business landscape in China, challenges and opportunities for European businesses and the role of the HR functions to help adapt to a new business environment. The discussion will be moderated by Ms. Jeanette Yu, National Chair of HR Working Group, and Partner, Head of Employment & Pensions of CMS China, and Dr Ioana Kraft, Associate Director at X-PM Transition Partners. The topic will specifically focus on strategies to manage headcount without significant reductions especially in the context of economic recession.
Tentative Agenda:
14:00-14:05 Introduction and Welcome Remarks
- Moderated by Ms. Jeanette Yu, National Chair of the HR Working Group, European Chamber
14:05-14:15 Introduction of Chinese statutory law on reduction of headcount
- Shared by Ms. Jeanette Yu, National Chair of the HR Working Group, European Chamber
14:15-15:50 Discussions on strategies to manage headcount without significant reductions
- Moderated by Dr Ioana Kraft, Associate Director at X-PM Transition Partners
15:50-16:00 AOB and Closing Remarks
- Speech by Ms. Jeanette Yu, National Chair of the HR Working Group, European Chamber
Do not hesitate to inform us beforehand about any specific topics you wish to discuss during the roundtable AOB section. If you have any, please feel free to email them to me at dzhou@europeanchamber.com.cn by next Monday, March 25th, COB.
If there is any question, please do not hesitate to contact me. Many thanks.