Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Cross-cultural skills between Italy and China in Shanghai by Marco Polo Consulting

Do not miss our training!

By Giorgia Madonno Marco Polo Consulting

New intercompany training on May 7th in Shanghai.
Cross-cultural skills between Italy and China by Marco Polo Consulting in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Adecco. Registration is open!

For more information:
Read details on ICCC website             

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Leadership - Difficult conversations

How to have a performance conversation with an employee

By Giorgia Madonno Marco Polo Consulting

Having a honest and candid conversation with your team member is never easy especially when you have to address a poor performance. How to make it professionally without risking to lower your staff engagement? 

On HRBartender Sharlyn Lauby gives useful tips - read more on HRbartender

Friday, April 4, 2014

2013 Luxury HR report - China



Which are the main HRM challenges in Luxury retail industry in China?

By Giorgia Madonno Marco Polo Consulting

Based on an interesting research made by  财富品质研究院上海东浩人力资源有限公司 here below what Staff, Managers and HR think are the main HRM challenges faced by the Retail luxury industry in 2013

Main HRM challanges
                                                 Staff    Managers        HR
  • High Turnover rate                           27%        20%         42%   
  • Management of 80s and 90s              16%        25%        17%
  • Shaping/sharing company culture        33%       24%        16%
  • Recruiting/performance review            12%        20%        15%
  • Others                                           12%        11%        10%