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Asia-Pacific outsourcing deals most likely to include recruitment

According to a report by global management consulting firm Everest Group, recruitment outsourcing was included in 59% of MPHRO (multi-process human resources outsourcing) deals in APAC in 2013. This compares with 36% in EMEA and 24% in North America. When … Continue reading

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Indian companies favor Indian talent over expats

According to a recent Economic Times of India article, domestic Indian companies are going slow on expat hiring while sharpening their focus on hiring Indians with requisite global experience – a trend that will likely continue for the next two … Continue reading

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Therapists earn a living counseling miserable expats

The Telegraph has a great article about how some therapists are making a living counseling miserable expats. Specifically, Dhyan Summers discovered the need for expat therapists when she became an expat in New Delhi: “New expats struggle with issues like … Continue reading

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The idea of “back home” for one Indian expatriate

Former Indian expatriate (who is now a returnee to India) Mohan Krishnamoorthy recently described for DNAIndia.com his idea of India as “back home” when he used to live in Australia and how his perception of “home” has changed. Mohan’s essay … Continue reading

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A glass ceiling for Asian managers at Western employers?

The Wall Street Journal has a lengthy article about the lack of Asians in upper management or executive roles at western MNCs in Asia as the top slots are usually still filled with westerner expats. Traditionally when Western MNCs entered … Continue reading

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Hays shuts down its India recruitment business

Hays has closed its specialist recruiting businesses in Delhi and Mumbai. According to a brief announcement on the company’s website: We will continue to recruit in the Indian market for our global clients with specific requirements and this will be … Continue reading

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Indians and Mexicans are the most willing to become expats

Recruiter magazine has reported that a survey has found that employees in India, Mexico and China are the most willing to become expats in order to find the right job. The survey spoke to at least 400 workers in every … Continue reading

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Entrepreneurs create the “American dream” back home in Asia

CNBC has a lengthy article about Asians shunning the “American dream” to return home. The article began by profiling Thomas Woo who returned home after studying in the USA to become a co-founder and president of City Super – a … Continue reading

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For western expats in Asia, the job market will keep getting tougher

For westerners thinking of coming to Asia to further their careers, the New York Times has a must read article about how the job market in Asia is gradually becoming less welcoming for westerners – and its not due to … Continue reading

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Asia is relying less and less on Western expats

The Financial Times has a lengthy article about how the executive expatriate salary package in Asia has traditionally included a housing allowance, school fees and perhaps even a car with a driver, but that sort of ship has largely sailed … Continue reading

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