Month: September 2021

A Shift in Both Recruiting Strategy And Tools is Required In The War On Talent

Losing Your Fight For Talent? – Shift To A “War For Talent” Strategy It’s naïve to think you’ll win a talent war without the elements of a war strategy. I am continually surprised when I encounter seemingly smart recruiting leaders that admit that they are engulfed in a “war for talent.” However, when asked, they …

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The Language Barrier in Japan / Don’t Fixate on English Skills

The first two posts [links to previous posts] on how to establish a lasting presence in Japan centered around building trust with stakeholders. Another factor that always comes into play when entering a foreign market is the language barrier. But how much influence does this obstacle have, and how much weight should it have when …

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Investing in Relationship Building During the Hiring Process in Japan

In their venture into Japan, several massive international enterprises such as Walmart, Tesco, and  Vodafone have been forced to abandon their investments, whereas few – namely Costco and Amazon – have succeeded in establishing a lasting presence in the market.  The difference between the two ventures is whether or not they were able to understand …

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Partnerships / Don’t Go at It Alone When Launching In Japan

Our last post [link previous post] focused on how to build trust with candidates, and acquire the most attractive hires. This next tip illustrates how doing the same with the local community by partnering with respected companies is equally important in establishing a presence within the Japanese market. During an interview with Globalization Partners, HCCR’s …

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Hiring Success in Japan requires Patience and Cultural Understanding

In their venture into Japan, several massive international enterprises such as Walmart, Tesco, and Vodafone have been forced to abandon their investments, whereas few – namely Costco and Amazon – have succeeded in establishing a lasting presence in the market. The difference between the two ventures is whether or not they were able to understand …

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