“A lot of foreign companies come in here and say it should be this way or that way, but let’s be real, any foreign entity is not going to change Japan. Japan is going to change itself the way it wants to change itself,” said Casey Abel, Executive Director at HCCR. The curious case of Japan has …
Winning in Japan: What Every International Company Must Know to Succeed Read More »
Rapid best practice learning is the only competitive advantage in today’s highly competitive recruiting world. Until you realize the criticality of rapid learning, you will continue to struggle to meet your recruiting goals. Yes, few seem to realize that rapid “best practice” and “next practice” learning from the leading recruiting functions are the only maintainable …
Dr. Sullivan’s Must-Read Recruiting Articles From 2021 Read More »
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 …
A Shift in Both Recruiting Strategy And Tools is Required In The War On Talent Read More »
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 …
The Language Barrier in Japan / Don’t Fixate on English Skills Read More »
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 …
Investing in Relationship Building During the Hiring Process in Japan Read More »
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 …
Partnerships / Don’t Go at It Alone When Launching In Japan Read More »
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 …
Hiring Success in Japan requires Patience and Cultural Understanding Read More »
The mid-1980s was a glorious time in Japanese economic history. A bubble economy led to inflated stock and land prices while investment and consumption enjoyed unparalleled gains. The country was bathing in cash. Growing at an average annual rate of 3.89 percent, Japan was expected to usurp the U.S. economy, which stood at a growth …
Japan Revival: How Borderless Talent Can Help Bridge the Country’s Expanding Skills Gap Read More »
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