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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱. That’s why we created EnglishJobsHK.com—a free platform designed to help English-speaking jobseekers navigate the challenging Hong Kong job market. Most jobs in Hong Kong are on Cantonese or Mandarin-speaking teams, or require communicating with partners, customers or stakeholders in these languages. These language requirements are stated in job postings in a variety of different ways, but aren’t filterable on jobs boards, making it difficult for international professionals to find those jobs in Hong Kong that they are qualified for. 𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗛𝗞.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? We use AI to analyze job postings from Hong Kong’s leading employers and recruitment agencies, identifying roles that only require English. Jobs without any additional language requirements are listed on our platform for jobseekers to browse. When you find a role that suits you, you’re directed to the original job posting to apply. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲—𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲. We’re running EnglishJobsHK.com as a voluntary initiative because we’ve been there. We know how overwhelming it can be to search for opportunities in a new market, and we wanted to create the kind of resource we wished existed back when we were searching for jobs in Hong Kong. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁, 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆? 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀? Yes, we do run a recruitment agency, Momentum Talent Solutions. And yes, some might see this as helping competitors. But this isn’t about competition. We believe in the importance of an abundance mindset and giving back. If we help even one person find their dream job through this platform, we’ve succeeded. If you know someone who might benefit from EnglishJobsHK.com, please share this post!

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Our annual event is now only 3 weeks away, details ⬇ Do you know how to competitively compensate your executives in Japan? At FocusCore, we dive deep into the market. Every year, we conduct comprehensive research, engaging with both clients and candidates to gather critical insights on the factors that most impact hiring and retention in Japan. This effort culminates in our Annual Salary Guide. To celebrate the release of this year’s guide, we’re hosting an exclusive networking event featuring a panel discussion with prominent business leaders: Karsten Michaelis – President, DHL Japan Forwarding Shoko Nagayama – HR Director, Philips Japan Mario Stein – President, Red Bull Japan Key topics we’ll explore include: • Remote Work Strategies • Driving DEI Initiatives • Enhancing Diversity • Work-Life Balance Trends • Succession Planning • Attracting New Talent • Employer Branding • Integrating with Global Teams • Retaining Talent in a Competitive Market • The Economic Outlook for Japan This event is designed for Country Managers, CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders in Supply Chain and HR. Beyond valuable insights, it’s also an opportunity to expand your network over great food and drinks. Date: October 16th Venue: L’Espace CCIFJ, Nihonbashi-honcho Tickets are limited. Don’t miss your chance to connect with top professionals and gain fresh perspectives. We look forward to seeing you there. Sign-up is in the comments section below!

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Do you know how to competitively compensate your executives in Japan? At FocusCore, we dive deep into the market. Every year, we conduct comprehensive research, engaging with both clients and candidates to gather critical insights on the factors that most impact hiring and retention in Japan. This effort culminates in our Annual Salary Guide. To celebrate the release of this year’s guide, we’re hosting an exclusive networking event featuring a panel discussion with prominent business leaders: Karsten Michaelis – President, DHL Japan Forwarding Shoko Nagayama – HR Director, Philips Japan Mario Stein – President, Red Bull Japan Key topics we’ll explore include: • Remote Work Strategies • Driving DEI Initiatives • Enhancing Diversity • Work-Life Balance Trends • Succession Planning • Attracting New Talent • Employer Branding • Integrating with Global Teams • Retaining Talent in a Competitive Market • The Economic Outlook for Japan This event is designed for Country Managers, CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders in Supply Chain and HR. Beyond valuable insights, it’s also an opportunity to expand your network over great food and drinks. Date: October 16th Venue: L’Espace CCIFJ, Nihonbashi-honcho Tickets are limited. Don’t miss your chance to connect with top professionals and gain fresh perspectives. We look forward to seeing you there. Sign-up is in the comments section below! #ExecutiveLeadership #SalaryGuide #JapanBusiness #HiringStrategies #TalentManagement #LeadershipInsights FocusCore Japan Simon Jelfs Jamieson Paling Jonathan Cant Thomas Bangert Jack Stone Ed Chynoweth David Chong Lisa Yasuda

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Hi All, Our 2024 Salary Guide is now live! In Japan's ever-evolving job market, competitive salary packages are crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. For employers, ensure your salary offerings are competitive in the market, giving your company an edge in recruitment. For job seekers, it’s a must-have guide in benchmarking yourself against the market. This year, we have taken a more scientific approach by gathering 182,000 data points specific to the Japan market and cross-referenced with our own internal data. With the additional data, we are confident that we’re providing a more accurate report. Download now via the links below! English: https://lnkd.in/g6Diug7a 日本語版: https://lnkd.in/gRZMS8iB For a more in-depth discussion regarding hiring and/or job searching within the Procurement & Supply Chain space, please feel free to reach out. #salaryguide #PageInsights

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Employer branding is a critical element for recruitment agencies in Japan to stay competitive and the demand for companies to adopt employer branding strategies is on the rise. Explore our glossary for insights into this trend and discover leading agencies in Japan driving innovative employer branding initiatives. Whether your company aims to enhance its employer branding strategy or you seek to stay informed on what's going on in the market in Japan, follow us for valuable updates and content. https://lnkd.in/gUcffDXa #EmployerBranding #RecruitmentIndustry #Japan #AgencyInitiatives #StayUpdated

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What do you prioritize: hard skills or soft skills? While it often depends on the job specifics, in Japan’s client-short market, it’s crucial for leadership to distinguish between essential skills and those that can be developed. Investing in training can build a stronger, more resilient organization. Thoughts?

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【Talent Trends' 24】 In Japan, competitive pay is not enough anymore. If you're among the 68% of businesses struggling to retain talent, dive deeper with our Talent Trends 2024 report to uncover trends in this evolving landscape 🤝 #TT24 #TalentRetention #Employment #TheExpectationGap

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In Japan, competitive pay is not enough anymore. If you're among the 68% of businesses struggling to retain talent, dive deeper with our Talent Trends 2024 report to uncover trends in this evolving landscape 🤝   Get more insights about the Japanese market from the below links: English: https://lnkd.in/gaZ-Uz2v Japanese: https://lnkd.in/gqN-AGbz   #TT24 #TalentRetention #Employment #TheExpectationGap

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🚀 CASETEK SINGAPORE TO BOOST INVESTMENT IN VIETNAM WITH ADDITIONAL $299 MILLION! 🌏 Casetek Singapore Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Luxshare-ICT, is ramping up its operations in Vietnam with a fresh investment of $299 million. This infusion will elevate their total commitment in Nghe An's VSIP Nghe An Industrial Park to an impressive $473 million. The expansion aims to enhance their production capabilities, targeting an annual output of 23 million precision components for a range of smart devices. With this move, Casetek is set to significantly increase its workforce, providing 4,000 new jobs by April 2025 when the facility becomes fully operational. DID YOU KNOW? 📈 Casetek has seen a notable annual growth in net sales and total operating revenue, both increasing by 40.85% recently. However, despite these gains, the company has faced challenges, with a net profit margin decrease of 43.44% over the last period. 🌐 Luxshare ICT has been active in expanding its portfolio through acquisitions, particularly targeting companies that specialize in precision technology and components manufacturing. Notably, they have acquired companies that produce components for consumer electronics, which aligns with their strategic focus on enhancing their manufacturing capabilities in this sector. Some specific acquisitions include: 🏭 Luxcase Precision Technology (Yancheng) Co., Ltd. in January 2021. 🔩 Speed Tech Corp. in July 2015. 🛠️ SuK Kunststofftechnik GmbH in October 2013. ⚙️ Fujian JK Wiring Systems Co., Ltd. in May 2012. 🧰 Huzhou Jiuding Electronic Co., Ltd. in December 2012. 🖥️ ASAP Technology (Jiangxi) Co., Ltd. in January 2011. These acquisitions are part of Luxshare's broader strategy to diversify its product offerings and strengthen its position as a leading supplier in the electronics manufacturing sector, similar to their acquisition of Casetek. Each acquisition has contributed to Luxshare's capacity to produce a wide range of high-precision components for various electronic devices. Looking to deepen your understanding of supply chain dynamics influenced by global investments? Explore detailed industry insights and services at CEL's website: www.cel-consulting.com CEL Demand Supply Alignment

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📊 Japan Talent Trends 2024: Beyond Competitive Pay Did you know that 68% of businesses in Japan are struggling to retain talent? Our latest Talent Trends report reveals that competitive pay alone is no longer enough to attract and keep top performers. Key Insights for the Japanese Market: - Work-life balance is now a top priority for job seekers - Career development opportunities are crucial for retention - Company culture and values play a significant role in job decisions - Flexible working arrangements continue to be in high demand - ESG initiatives are increasingly important to potential employees Whether you're an employer looking to enhance your talent strategy or a professional planning your next career move, understanding these trends is crucial in today's evolving job market. 🔍 Dive deeper into the Japanese market trends: English Report: https://lnkd.in/gdEnDCxW 日本語レポート: https://lnkd.in/g2GntYA4 How is your organization adapting to these trends? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #TalentTrends2024 #JapaneseJobMarket #HRInsights #CareerDevelopment #EmployeeRetention

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In Japan, the job market is evolving with companies offering various contract types beyond the traditional full-time employee setup. Understanding these differences is crucial in recruitment to provide candidates with the best options available. For those looking to explore the recruitment industry in Japan or seeking to expand their knowledge, we have curated a glossary of terms, including videos and other content, to help you navigate the sector effectively. Take the first step towards unlocking new opportunities in the dynamic recruitment landscape of Japan. https://lnkd.in/gT9qtNCe #Japan #RecruitmentIndustry #CareerGrowth #EmploymentContracts

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The cost of a long recruitment cycle is often times not clear to people. If days to hire is at 42 it means for 60+ days nobody is focused on doing that job. Service might drop, revenue opportunities decline. if team members are forced to interview over a long period of time they can't focus on their primary job. This is a critical metric in a business and results show that AI will help.

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How ERP can be more than just a digital solution but a strategic initiative for sustainable growth

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Thinking about a career move to a foreign (Gaishi-kei) company? 🌍💼 Many professionals in Japan with careers in domestic companies are now looking towards foreign companies for their next career move. But what are the key differences between foreign and domestic companies? 🤔 In our latest article, we explore these differences and identify the types of people who excel in a foreign company. 🌟🚀 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gt_gTAw5

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Thinking about making the leap from a Japanese company to a foreign firm in sales? Our latest article (Japanese Language Content) breaks down everything you need to know! 🌟 - Performance-Based Evaluation: Unlike the seniority-based system in Japanese firms, foreign companies prioritize clear KPIs and results. - Role Clarity: Sales roles in foreign firms are distinct, focusing solely on sales without additional duties, demanding results even from newcomers. - Success Tips: Set clear KPIs, utilize the PDCA cycle, and sharpen communication skills to excel. - Benefits: Higher salary potential, excellent vacation policies, and a chance to gain an international perspective. - Challenges: Higher turnover and the need to adapt to a results-driven environment. - Compensation Structure: A blend of base salary and incentives, with a focus on individual and company performance. Considering a career change? Partnering with a recruitment expert such as Turnpoint Consulting Co., Ltd can streamline your transition, providing insights, resume assistance, and interview preparation. Read the full article to learn more and take your career to the next level! 🚀 #TurnpointConsulting #AutomotiveRecruitment #CareerTips #Sales #InternationalCareer

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In Japan, competitive pay is not enough anymore. If you're among the 68% of businesses struggling to retain talent, dive deeper with our Talent Trends 2024 report to uncover trends in this evolving landscape 🤝 Get more insights about the Japanese market from the below links: English: https://lnkd.in/gXHqgMqV Japanese: https://lnkd.in/gqfJhiB5 #TT24 #TalentRetention #Employment #TheExpectationGap

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<English follows Japanese> The Wall Street Journalのwebにインタビュー記事が掲載されました。見出しは”How to Unleash the Power of Teams Through One Simple Question”で、戦略的人事の視点から、人と組織のパワーを解き放ち、HR&Bの理念である「人事で経営を、そして日本を強くする」について語っています。   キーワードは、日本ではほとんど使われていないのに、グローバルリーダーからはよく耳にするシンプルなある問いかけです。ご覧いただければうれしいです。   An interview article has been published on The Wall Street Journal's website. The headline is "How to Unleash the Power of Teams Through One Simple Question," where I discuss unleashing the power of people and organizations from a strategic HR perspective and the HR&B philosophy of "Strengthening management, and Japan, through HR."   The key is a simple question that is rarely used in Japan but is often heard from global leaders. I would be delighted if you could take a look.    https://partners.  wsj  .com/ next-  era-leaders/how-to- unleash-  the-power-of-teams- through-  one-simple-question/

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I often hear that hiring in #Japan is tough, and its true even for large MNCs. Below you can listen to Dr. David Sweet explaining how FocusCore Japan supported Ziemann Holvrieka in securing a top-tier Country Manager for their Japan operations. When it comes to hiring senior executives in this market, partnering with a trusted local expert is critical to success.

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