The outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Hubei province has affected China’s economy and the operations of businesses across the country.  During this challenging time, the ability of companies to make informed decisions about their operations and HR is critical.  As the outbreak impacts employee productivity, supply chains, and enterprises’ ability to fulfill their contractual obligations, many are left with questions about how they can manage their Asia business and successfully navigate the impacts of the coronavirus.

European Chamber Nanjing Chapter is pleased to invite you to join the below webinar which is co-organized with Dezan Shira & Associates.

Please register through below link to get the joining code: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2563571138762673677

Outline:

1.Overview of key impacts of the coronavirus on businesses

- Economic impacts, HR, operations, etc.

2. Managing your commercial operations during the outbreak

- Government support programs

- Contract changes due to the virus

3. Managing your HR during the outbreak

- Staff working policies (remote work, alternative working arrangements, etc.)

- Compliance issues for alternative working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, relocation, suspension of operations, etc.

Agenda:

14:40-15:00 registration through GO TO Webinar.

15:00-15:30 presentation from Mr. Riccardo Benussi, Deputy Regional Manager, Dezan Shira & Associates

15:30-16:00 free discussion, moderated by Dr. Andreas Risch, Vice chair of Nanjing Board

16:00 end of this webinar

Note: This seminar will be done through Go To Webinar, please click the below link to register and get the 9-digit code from Webinar email invited: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2563571138762673677

Any question, please email Bart Bolon at bbolon@europeanchamber.com.cn or Annie Zhou at azhou@europeanchamber.com.cn. 

Speakers

Mr. Riccardo Benussi

Deputy Regional Manager

Mr. Riccardo Benussi

Deputy Regional Manager

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Riccardo Benussi is a Manager on the International Business Advisory team for the Shanghai office of Dezan Shira & Associates. Riccardo assists foreign invested companies from Europe, North and South America with their investments in China. Riccardo’s areas of expertise include setting up of wholly foreign-owned enterprises and representative offices, and trademark filing in China. His industry experience includes international food and beverage, manufacturing, and high-tech. Riccardo also co-manages the Italian Desk with Dezan Shira & Associates’ Managing Partner, Alberto Vettoretti.
Prior to joining Dezan Shira & Associates, Riccardo Benussi worked on the trademark team at one of Asia’s largest IP law firms after gaining experience at a large Italian-based IP advisory firm. Most recently, Riccardo was the legal consultant for a Sino-American construction company based in Shanghai.
Riccardo was previously a post-graduate fellow with the Italian Trade Agency based in Rome, Shanghai Tong Ji University and Beijing. The course focused on Intellectual Property management and internationalization for SMEs. Riccardo holds a bachelor’s degree in Intellectual Property and East Asian Law from the University of Bologna. He is fluent in Italian, English, German and Spanish and is proficient in Chinese.

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