In collaboration with the European SME Centre (EUSME Centre) and The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) , we are glad to invite you to the seminar "New Work Practices Emerging in China: What Has Changed", which will be held both ONLINE and OFFLINE in Nanjing at Marposs (Nanjing) Automation Co., Ltd. (No.7 Jing Ming Street, Riverside Economic Development Zone, Jiangning, Nanjing City, Jiangsu / 滨江开发区景明大街7号) on November 18th, 2021, from 1:50 pm to 4:30 pm (Beijing time).
It aims to provide European SMEs with an overview of:
• How COVID-19 has changed work practices in China, including in terms of flexibility, smart working, fringe benefits, etc.
• How to hire, train, retain and fire talents – both local and foreigners – over the long-term against the backdrop of evolving work practices (White collars/Blue collars..)
At the seminar, we will provide professional advice to answer the above question perfectly.
Speakers
Avv. Riccardo Verzella, Senior Associate at D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel
”Mr. Verzella is an Italian-qualified lawyer currently serving as the responsible attorney for Nanjing Office of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Consuel, based in Shanghai. He has more than five years of legal experience in Italy and China with particular focus on civil and labor law. He has cooperated to the drafting of the Practical Guide CLL – Labor Law in China with Mr. Carlo D’Andrea and other professionals of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, published in China with the cooperation of EUSME center and in Italy with the cooperation of Class Editori. He has been entrusted by Wolters Kluver Italy for the realization of private trainings on Chinese labor laws and regulations (with particular focus on the procedures for dismissals) for the global HR managers of important Italian multinational companies (e.g. Dompe’ Pharmaceuticals). He has intervened as speaker in various seminars dedicated to labor law and work-injury regulations.”
Mr Kenneth A. Taylor Jr, founder of Nanjing Ying Bao Management and Consulting Company
“I’m an American raised in the South. I have a BS in Urban & Regional Planning with minors in Music Education & Geographic information Science, a Master in Public Administration focused in on Non-profit management and policy and procedures, 120 hr. TEFL, and several certifications. I have been a part of the education and business world now for 18 years: international and diverse students groups ranging from 3-66 years of age.
During my time I have used my experience as a teacher, mentor, consultant, supervisor and business manager to impact the lives of many people. I have managed large federal and local government programs, organized events of all kinds and negotiated in hostile environments. My way of working allows me to maintain my sense of honor and respect while getting a job completed that meets the needs of all involved.”
Mr Frank Redecker Founding Partner & CEO REACH Talent Consulting, Board Member of the European Chamber Nanjing Chapter
Frank has nearly 10 years General Manager experience in China and more than 35 years world-wide experience in various different industries, like manufacturing, automotive, heavy machinery and foundry. He is focused on creating mind-set change that will enable corporation business to evolve to a sustainable and self-sufficient Learning Organization. He has remarkable records by transforming organization through strategic and organizational development, process optimization and engineering based on LEAN management and 6 SIGMA principles, including restructuring and organizational redesign and realignment across the business segments. For more than 8 years Frank served as an elected board member the European Chamber of Commerce of China in Nanjing as well as in Tianjin. The experience to support companies and talents from European Countries and China to learn and benefit from each other is the key objective of his company REACH Talent Consulting the international talent bridge of X-Giants Group. He want to contribute to grow the cooperation between the various cultures. Frank holds a Dipl.-Eng. degree in Marine Engineering at University of Hamburg, he is CIW Certified Marine Engineer and Certified 6 SIGMA Black Belt
Moderator (tbc)
Method: Online/Offline
Time & date: Thursday, November 18th, 1:50 pm - 4:30 pm
Place: Nanjing City, Marposs (Nanjing) Automation Co., Ltd. (No.7 Jing Ming Street, Riverside Economic Development Zone, Jiangning, Nanjing city, Jiangsu / 滨江开发区景明大街7号)
Target Audience: European SMEs in China, chambers of commerce, embassies
Agenda (tbc)
12:30 PM Departure from Nanjing South Railway station to Marposs Nanjing*
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM Registration
1:50 PM – 2 PM EU SME Centre Introduction
2 PM - 2:15 PM Welcome speech (speaker tbc)
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM “New Employment Trends and Challenges in the PRC: Regulatory Aspects and Compliance Suggestions”, Avv. Riccardo Verzella at Senior Associate, D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM “Covid-19 impacts, in the hope of helping more companies to strengthen their status”,Mr Kenneth A. Taylor Jr, founder of Nanjing Ying Bao Management and Consulting Company
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM “White collars and blue collars cases” discussion by Frank Redecker, Founding Partner & CEO REACH Talent Consulting, Board member of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Nanjing Chapter
3:45 PM - 4 PM Q&A session
4 PM - 4:30 PM Coffee break and greetings
4:30 PM Departure from Marposs Nanjing to Nanjing South Railway station*
*Please note that CICC will provide a bus from Nanjing South Railway Station to Marposs Nanjing at 12:30 PM and from Marposs Nanjing to Nanjing South Railway station at 4:30 PM.