The New Normal of Global Sourcing: No Office, No Entity, Just Results!!

In today’s fast-moving and cost-sensitive global market, traditional sourcing models are being reshaped. Global buyers and brands are increasingly shifting away from costly fixed setups like representative offices and local entities. Instead, they are embracing a more agile, decentralized model: no office, no legal entity, but maximum efficiency. Attached our Australian clients letter issued for […]

Recent project of “A Strategic HR Initiative: Building Future Leadership and Organizational Strength

In the first half of 2025, our HR team undertook a strategic, high-impact project designed specifically for a German buying office, with the aim of reinforcing leadership succession, enhancing organizational structure, and fostering leadership capabilities. Though the initiative ultimately did not succeed in the final auction phase, it marked a milestone of strong cross-functional collaboration, […]

The unexcepted situation about Video interview

In the final week before the holidays, one of our candidates was scheduled for a video interview with a foreign client via Teams. Teams is an easy-to-use video conferencing tool compatible with both Microsoft and Android devices, though iOS users may need to update to a certain version. Unfortunately, the candidate’s laptop camera malfunctioned, and […]

The importance of the Pre-interview Research

Before attending an interview, many candidates focus mostly on preparing for questions and reviewing their resume. However, one key area that is often overlooked is researching the company itself. This doesn’t just mean browsing the company website for basic information. A good candidate should look deeper: Read recent company news or press releases. Understand the […]

The priorities in hiring for a New Team in China

The recent project is about looking to fill a junior-level position (around 3 years of experience) for a U.S. client who need to setup their Shanghai office in one month. When we reached the interview stage, the client added a senior-competence levl for the same role. A few days later, the requirement was further adjusted to senior or […]

Discussing about the balance between hard and soft skills in recruitment.

In previous discussions, we’ve highlighted the importance of soft skills, such as effective communication and management abilities. This time, we’ll explore how placing too much emphasis on soft skills in job requirements might seem like it would attract more candidates and reduce recruitment difficulty. However, this can actually lead to longer interview times and lower […]

The priorities in hiring for a New Team in China

The recent project is about looking to fill a junior-level position (around 3 years of experience) for a U.S. client who need to setup their Shanghai office in one month. When we reached the interview stage, the client added a senior-competence levl for the same role. A few days later, the requirement was further adjusted to senior or […]

Discussing about the balance between hard and soft skills in recruitment.

In previous discussions, we’ve highlighted the importance of soft skills, such as effective communication and management abilities. This time, we’ll explore how placing too much emphasis on soft skills in job requirements might seem like it would attract more candidates and reduce recruitment difficulty. However, this can actually lead to longer interview times and lower […]

Candidates No-Shows in interviews

I’m sure HR professionals and headhunters dread the most hearing about a candidate canceling an interview last minute or suddenly being unreachable just before the interview, even though they had been in communication just a few hours before. Throughout my career, I’ve encountered various reasons for candidates canceling their interviews: “I have to go on […]