A significant number of fresh graduates are not equipped with the competitive skills needed to function successfully in the current work environment in China, resulting in companies spending large amounts of time and money in training.
To help bridge the gap between students’ capabilities and market needs, the European Chamber Human Resources Working Group further recommends that companies get involved in developing university curriculum. Academia and business need to work hand in hand to share resources and develop competitive talent the market needs.
To discuss this topic at length, the European Chamber is delighted to welcome a host of professionals leading this change on the universities and companies side, who will share their experiences, challenges and best practices.

• 2017-12-06 - 2017-12-06 | 16:00 - 18:00
• ESSCA School of Management – Shanghai

The European Chamber members pay great attention to the implementation of a fairer system to employ people with disabilities in China and included it as a Key Recommendation to the 2017/2018 Human Resources Position Paper. In order to help members to better engage with people with disabilities in their business, the European Chamber is delighted to invite Mr. Haibin Zhou, Consultant of the United Nations and International Labour Organization, UN Disability Equality Training Facilitator and Co-founder of Easy Inclusion Consulting, to explain the preparatory work that needs to be undertaken to successfully hire and include talent with disabilities in the workplace, both from the company and person perspectives. A Panel of HR Executives will then be invited to share their practical insights on employing and retaining talent with a disability.

• 2017-10-31 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Chamber, Shanghai Office

With the new application system for foreigners’ work permit implemented on April 1st 2017 and the 2017 Foreign Permanent Resident ID starting to process in June in Shanghai, the batch of newly promulgated policies have drawn much attention as well as confusion. How has this new system been implemented in Shanghai over the past months? Which lessons can be learned from the visa application experiences in practice?

• 2017-10-18 | 16:00 - 17:50
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

It is not easy for any company to identify the right talents when recruiting and in succession planning. Due to poorly conducted selection process, inadequate assessment methods many end up in wrong appointment incurring increased cost to replace and to retrain.

• 2017-09-26 | 14:30 - 17:30
• Courtesy of Siemens Guangzhou, Baiyun meeting room, Siemens Guangzhou office, fl. 10, Teemtower.

What is holding back Digital in HR? How can Digitalisation of HR help to attract, engage and retain talent?
The aim of the seminar is to explore the future of cloud-based human capital management, and demonstrate how what you do today will energize your company.
This seminar highlights the capability, skills and technology your key business functions need to attain success in a radically changing world. Which are the competencies needed by HR to adapt and manage this shift towards data-driven decision making? How are companies making smarter and more informed decisions thanks to big data analytics? How can employees benefit from this transformation?

• 2017-09-19 | 09:00 - 11:10
• Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai

In a context of companies frequently restructuring their activities, mergers, acquisitions but also splits happen on a regular basis. When a company gets separated from its holding, it is crucial for each one of them to redefine its own identity and manage change in a global yet tailored way, adapted to the team in place, the company history and the local environment. How to lead such a large project from an HR perspective? Which areas should be considered as priorities? How to successfully develop a strong company culture to retain talent and attract new employees who will fit in the structure?

• 2017-08-31 - 2017-08-31 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Covestro Polymers (China) Company Limited

How much do you know about your closest colleagues' decision-making, problem-solving, leadership and conflict styles? How much do you know about your own? In teams, the combination of individual personalities and styles determines the outcome of efforts, the way colours make a picture.
On 8 August 8:30-11am, we will discover our ‘brain colours' and understand how they effect personal and team success.

• 2017-08-08 | 09:00 - 11:10
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

The European Chamber has the pleasure to invite you to the event Leadership Mosaics Across Asia which will take place on June 20th. Which is organized by the Human Capital Leadership Institute (HCLI) and supported by the European Chamber.

• 2017-06-20 | 09:30 - 12:00
• Hyatt on the Bund

Gain the communication skills and confidence to talk about salaries in interviews, or how to talk about your projects or freelance service when pitching to clients. We welcome all professional levels.

• 2017-06-14 | 15:00 - 18:10
• UR Work, Lujiazui

The European Chamber sincerely invites you to a policy interpretation on the new regulations for foreigners.
With the support of the Huangpu Commerce Commission, Ms. Wan Yi, from the Visa Department of Bureau of Exit–Entry Administration, Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau will share the latest updates regarding visa regulations for foreigners in Shanghai.
中国欧盟商会诚挚地邀请您参加关于外国人士新法规的政策说明。
在黄浦商务委员会的支持下，上海市公安局出入境管理局签证部门的万怡女士将会就关于在上海的外国人的最近的签证法规做说明。

• 2017-05-23 | 14:30 - 16:30
• European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Shanghai office