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HR is no longer just about managing people—it’s about shaping the future of work. Jens Baier, BCG’s HR transformation expert, discusses how AI and shifting employee expectations are forcing companies to rethink talent strategies. From re-recruiting to upskilling employees, HR must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Learn More: Jens Baier: https://on.bcg.com/41ca7Gv BCG on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3QtAjro Decoding Global Talent: https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT…

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Enter APAC through Hong Kong

- Learn to be a strategy advisor

- Recent development in Hong Kong

- Advantages of Hong Kong as APAC hub

- HR and talent pool in Hong Kong

- Opportunities for flexpats today

Florian Braunsteiner supports companies wanting to grow their APAC business.

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156 Flexpat job market

153 Leadership advice

151 Relocate to Vietnam

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#157 Enter APAC through Hong Kong

China Flexpat

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MP3•בית הפרקים

Enter APAC through Hong Kong

- Learn to be a strategy advisor

- Recent development in Hong Kong

- Advantages of Hong Kong as APAC hub

- HR and talent pool in Hong Kong

- Opportunities for flexpats today

Florian Braunsteiner supports companies wanting to grow their APAC business.

Please also tune in to episode

156 Flexpat job market

153 Leadership advice

151 Relocate to Vietnam

159 פרקים

#Careers #Business #China #Patrick Frick & Francis Kremer #Francis Kremer #Patrick Frick

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#158 Retirement Planning for Flexpats 22:54

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Building the Life You Want in China: Are you a flexpat looking to build a secure financial future while still enjoying your life abroad? In this episode, we talk with Dan, an experienced financial advisor specializing in expat financial planning. We explore key tactics for balancing current lifestyle choices with long-term savings goals, examine the ins and outs of investing while dealing with currency fluctuations, and discuss family considerations such as funding education and ensuring your loved ones are protected. Whether you’re new to China or have called it home for years, this conversation is packed with insights to help you create and maintain the life you want. 1 Stay flexible in your retirement planning 2 Effective Budgeting for your living cost 3 Enjoy living abroad, live in the now 4 Deal with different currencies and countries 5 Optimize tax and legal environment 6 Goal Setting and Retirement planning 7 Plan ahead to avoid tax 8 Biggest challenges to retirement planning 9 Why pay fees for an advisor? 10 Can you plan your own retirement fund? 11 How can you discipline yourself to plan for your future? 12 Follow Dan to learn more Dan Couzens has been a UK registered financial advisor for over 10 years (after serving 22 years in the British Military) and currently works in China as an expat financial advisor helping clients align their financial plans with their life goals for over, specializing in cross-border tax issues, retirement planning, and strategic investments. Podcast recommendations: "Invest Like the Best" with Patrick O'Shaughnessy "Macro Voices" with Eric Townsend Contact: daniel.couzens@winsoncapital.com Wechat: dan_couzens Contact Dan to get: 1 Guide to Offshore Investing 2 Tax Considerations for US/UK/AU Expats…

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#157 Enter APAC through Hong Kong 24:51

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Enter APAC through Hong Kong - Learn to be a strategy advisor - Recent development in Hong Kong - Advantages of Hong Kong as APAC hub - HR and talent pool in Hong Kong - Opportunities for flexpats today Florian Braunsteiner supports companies wanting to grow their APAC business. Please also tune in to episode 156 Flexpat job market 153 Leadership advice 151 Relocate to Vietnam…

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#156 Flexpat Job Market 33:27

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Flexpat Job Market summary - Current (and future) developments of Foreign Talent in China - Changes to expectation of foreign executive profiles - Strategic approach to Flexpat Job Search - Flexpats: Why Are They So Valuable to Companies - GM Salaries in China: How Have They Evolved Over the Last Decade - Plan B if you cannot find a job in China - What is the risk of continued localization? Miriam leads Direct HR, one of China’s largest German-speaking recruitment firms. With years of experience supporting Western companies as they establish and grow in China, she is now expanding her focus to guide these companies in their APAC expansion strategies. A frequent keynote speaker and dedicated China-watcher, Miriam shares regular insights on LinkedIn. Follow her for updates: Miriam Wickertsheim. Please also tune in to episode 88 Flexpat career planning 127 Expats leave China 144 Flexpats add value to Chinese teams 142 Build your own Flexpat business in China 151 Relocate to Vietnam 150 Relocation 119 Returning home after 10 years 80 Flexpat career planning 155 Greencard for flexpats 153 Leadership advice 136 China-Europe cooperation…

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#155 Greencard for flexpats 20:33

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All you need to know about the greencard - how the community helps us to learn from each other - where to find more information - Prepare for the biggest challenge in the application process - Future of the greencard - Benefit for employer Dave came to China 20 years ago during university and made it all the way to General Manager in his industry. He always wanted to apply for the greencard and got the chance in 2018. Since then he has been very active in helping others to learn about it. Contact him, he can add you to the greencard groups. Connect with Dave: Wechat: davelektor Linkedin: David von Schwerin Please also tune in to episode 29 Dave tells his whole story 148 Retire in China 127 Expats leave China 136 China-focused future…

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#154 From Firefighter to real CEO 24:53

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Feel the entrepreneurial flexpat life. Building a business in China, becoming a CEO, adapting to new challenges and finally a business expansion and personal relocation. Highlights: Deep dive in an entrepreneurial journey in the F&B industry Speaking Chinese as an add-on to people skills Changing leadership skills and other challenges Opportunities through relocating to Hong Kong and some of the best learning from a career woman who designed her life and business since 2009 in China mainland and Hong Kong. Connect with Lina through Personal appointment: https://litaogroup.com/cta/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linabartuseviciute/ Find Verena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verenalupprian/ Listen to the following episodes 84 Market Entry (with Lina as well) 153 Entrepreneurship & Leadership 151 Relocate to Vietnam 145, 142, 133, 132, 85 Entrepreneurship…

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#153 The Lettuce Diaries - Leadership Lessons 25:12

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Flexpat leadership lessons by an experienced entrepreneur and international leadership advisor - Build a company in China as a flexpat - Be prepared for the long game, dont give up - Create a strong company culture and clear differentiation - Ask your Chinese team for help, keep learning - Find your role as a flexpat, explain a complex situation to those who dont understand it - If you leave China, stay in touch Xavier Naville is the author of "The Lettuce Diaries", a business memoir about his years in China’s food industry. He came to China in 1998 and eventually started and grew his own company to what is now an organization with 9 factories serving 6,500 restaurants a day and $150m in revenue. More about "The Lettuce Diaries": https://www.xavier-naville.com/the-lettuce-diaries As a CEO & Leadership Teams coach, Xavier helps small and mid-size business leaders to scale their organizations faster with measurable results. https://www.vision-consultants.org/ Find Xavier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviernaville/ Please also tune in to episode 127 Expats leave China 119 Returning home after 10 years 136 China-focused future 142, 133, 132, 85 Entrepreneurship 39, 122, 135 China Marketing for Brand success in China 138 European values 139 Coach your team…

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#152 Make it in and with China - Lessons learned 17:57

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Make it in and with China - Lessons learned 1 Enter the Chinese market with smart marketing at low cost 2 Win international markets for Chinese companies 3 Create an international culture in Chinese teams 4 Build your own personal brand and business 5 Add value to communities, support each other Daniel Bateman (白德翰) is the Founder of Brit Bridge, a global consultancy and marketing company. With over 10 years of China experience, he is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese. A content creator and KOL of his own social media channel @baidehan focused on being British, business and lifestyle in China. Connect with Daniel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielbaidehan/ Youtube / TikTok / Little Red Book / WeChat Video / Douyin: @baidehan Instagram: @mrbaidehan Youtube / Spotify / Instagram: Panda Profits Podcast Please also tune in to episode 39, 122, 135 China Marketing for Brand success in China 138 European values 139 Coach your team 142, 133, 132, 85 Entrepreneurship…

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#151 Relocating from China to Vietnam 27:42

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Relocate to Vietnam 1 Preparing to leave China 2 Financing the transition 3 Networking and Job Hunting 4 Defining a suitable salary and role 5 Understand your new surrounding 6 Integrate and Settle down and look to the future Barry Kirkwood is now based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after a decade of living in China. Barry currently works in Executive Search recruitment, supporting international businesses with their hiring needs in China and Southeast Asia. In addition, he is an ICF Coach and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and has experience of leading teams in Asia and was previously the Chair HR Committee at the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai. Connect with Barry: WeChat: barrymk81 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrykirkwood/ Email: barry.kirkwood@zavalacivitas.com Please also tune in to episode 88 Flexpat career planning (by Barry as well) 127 Expats leave China 119 Returning home after 10 years 136 China-focused future 80 Flexpat career planning…

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#150 Mental Preparation for Your Family Relocation 23:06

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Relocating your family involves many decisions, they have to be prepared. 1. Which problems arise when relocating? 2. Prepare and Prevent 3. Start early to engage with your future environment 4. Deal with child behaviour issues 5. Prepare to leave your location 6. Ask for help, accept help Jovana has been living abroad since she was 18, relocating first for her studies and then for work opportunities. She completed her masters in research psychology, followed by a training and exams for a clinical psychologist licence. She is trained in rational emotional & cognitive behavioural therapy and believes in lifelong learning. Jovana has been living in China for two years and is now preparing for a new adventure. Connect with Jovana: WeChat: jovanab282 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jovanababic282 Please also tune in to episode 127 Expat Spouse 49 Expat Spouse finding work in China 10, 111 Prepare your expat assignment 82 Career opportunities for women in China…

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#149 University Entrepreneur 32:52

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Start your academic career in China. Learn from a real expert of both international and Chinese academic ecosystems. 1. Study/get your PhD in China 2. Find academic jobs 3. Compare international vs. Chinese university system 4. Start and scale your own company 5. Work in Chinese vs. English 6. Find your own flexpat career path Pippa fell in love with China on her first visit in her early twenties, and decided to build her career in academia here. Over the past 10 years in China, she has gotten a PhD from Fudan University, one of China's top schools, taught Chinese and international students in Sino-US joint venture universities, and most recently started Discovery Hub, a higher education consultancy with a mission to bridge between the Chinese and Western academic worlds. Connect with Pippa: WeChat: Pippa9 Discovery Hub WeChat Official Account: 探索枢纽 Discovery Hub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippa-morgan-9630/ Discovery Hub's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discovery-hub-education/…

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#148 Retirement in China 23:03

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Learn about a complete engineering and commercial flexpat career. What is important to plan your flexpat retirement in China? 1. Challenges of the Chinese healthcare system 2. Pick the right industry to work in 3. Qualify for your job, develop your skillset 4. Integrate in China 5. Prepare for Retirement 6. Enjoy Retirement, keep learning In 1986, Volker Müller travelled seven weeks from Hongkong all the way to Wulumuqi in Xinjiang, after that journey he decided that he wanted to support the country in its quest for development. One year later, he got a job as a research assistant at Chongqing University in the field of artificial vision. In the 1990s he convinced the CEO of a German start-up company to establish a representative office in Shanghai, with himself as Chief Representative. In 2000, he finally settled down in Beijing, and since then he is working in the medical devices industry. During these two and a half decades, he has worked a Chief Representative for a multinational company, built-up a manufacture for a German SME, worked as international Sales Director for a Chinese manufacturer and finally joint the EU Chamber of Commerce in China as industry desk manager. Last year, he retired from his job, but he is still willing to make contributions to China-European cooperation. In his spare time, he is translating Chinese literature into German and has now started to write his own books to share his experience with German-speaking readers. LinkedIn: 米福 Volker Müller Find Volker on Wechat: mifu_beijing Email: mi_fu@163.com Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020 Please also tune in to episode 112 Plan your flexpat career 12 Personal Finance Advice 13 Personal Insurance Advice…

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#147 Corporate Startup for Successful Market Entry 27:55

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Build your own corporate startup in an international company in China. Lessons Learned. 1. When/Why a Corporate Startup makes sense 2. How can corporate and startup work together 3. What is the role of the Startup Founder? 4. How to be successful with a Corporate Startup in China 5. Value of flexpats for international companies Florian is a German mechanical engineer who has been building factory automation teams and businesses in China for more than a decade. He is pursuing alternative paths, for example, by co-founding a software company as a corporate startup. In addition, as an investor, advisor, and mentor, he is helping startups, companies, and students leverage his experience to succeed in China. Email: Florian.weihard@ruhlamat.com.cn LinkedIn: Florian Wei hard Wechat: FLORIAN-80 Find Francis on Wechat: Flexpat2020 Please also tune in to episode 143 Flexpat Entrepreneur Coach 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 139 Coach your team 138 European values 85 Start your own service business…

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#146 China's rally against climate change 38:15

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Learn about climate change and China's effort to stop it. 1. What is ESG and why is it important 2. How has China developed since the last 20 years and where does it stand now in terms of environmental protection 3. Which challenges do companies face to understand and act upon environmental regulations 4. What does the 5 years plan indicate to do in order for China to thrive 5. What can flexpats do who are deeper involved into that topic in order to be best prepared 6. How to setup good relations with government officials and get the right support 7. Would a good environmental protection also help a company's marketing 8. What about water pollution and waste management 9. Where will China stand in 10 years with environmental protection 10. Johnny also published a White Paper on the Internet of Sustainability Data that explores ESG and carbon standards: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7155491808465059840 Johnny, an environmental expert and consultant, was 20 years in China seeing the country going through all phases from an environmental protection newbie to a real decarbonization pioneer. Until now he is consulting Chinese and international firms in China and the western world to understand respective policies and react accordingly. There is something for everyone to learn in this episode, knowing that Johnny only shared like 5% of what he is capable of. Reach out if you want to learn more. Email: johnny.browaeys@csimodel.eu LinkedIn: Johnny Browaeys Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian Please also tune in to episode 64 Solar energy entrepreneur 133 EV entrepreneur…

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#145 Riding your business to success 101 31:04

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Build a successful horse riding business in Shanghai. Learn what it takes to transform your passion into a profitable business. Highlights 1. Sigrid provides her highlights of choosing and maintaining a business partner * Find someone you can trust * Both your skills and knowledge need to be complementary * Assign tasks to each others respective abilities 2. Top three advices to have a successful business * Plan thoroughly before starting a business * Build up a good network * Invest in good marketing 3. Her key messages for success * Have a flexible mindset * Act fast and agile * Do not lose your focus * Find the courage to do it Follow and connect with Sigrid on Social Media: XiaoHongShu ID：9452320746 Wechat: sigridwinkler Find Verena on LinkedIn: Verena Lupprian Please also tune in to episodes for entrepreneurs 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 85 Start your own service business 64 Build a global business in China…

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#144 Flexpats add value to Chinese teams 43:56

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Summary of the added value flexpats can bring into Chinese teams, and how Chinese professionals can be international. • Enter the flexpat job market after graduation • Importance of learning Chinese • Key added value of flexpats • Soft skills are very important • Fit into a Chinese team • Start your own business • Apply for your own visa • Help Chinese professionals to go international • How can Chinese professionals adapt an open mindset? • Future opportunities for flexpats Dasol Kim started her own coaching and consulting firm in China helping Chinese professionals and flexpats to find clarity and courage to navigate their international career. Find Dasol Kim on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasol-lily-kim/ and Wechat: lilykim626 Please also tune in to episodes 142 Build your own Flexpat business in China 139 Coach your team 133 Start your own flexpat business 132 Jump into Entrepreneurship 120 Cross Border Interpretation 33 Prepare for job interviews…

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