China: The Challenges of Relocation
Strategies for managing and supporting employees on assignment
21st June 2007

Introduction
China's inclusion into the WTO has expanded opportunities for foreign trade. With its upgraded trade status and an expanding economy, the opportunities for business in China are ripe. This, along with the coming of the Beijing Olympic Games of 2008 makes it an exciting time for China and for the world.

Organisations relocating staff to China must ensure each step of the relocation process is successful in order for executives to perform to the highest standards globally. Having coherent expatriate policies and strategies in place to manage, support and settle executives is crucial to meeting the global mobility challenge head-on and ensuring business success. Relocating assignees to China need not be an international HR headache but it often is; businesses must be pro-active and ensure they receive current and valid advice. Organisations require detailed knowledge of the complex international assignment topics of relocation, tax, remuneration and business immigration as well as an understanding of the issues critical to Chinese business culture which expatriates face.

Why You Should Attend
This conference will address the particular HR challenges that occur when relocating, orienting and managing expatriate employees and their families during a Chinese assignment. The event provides an ideal networking opportunity to discuss the practices and strategies for managing assignments to China and looks at how to connect global strategy with execution through people, culture and performance. Plenary sessions include experts from tax, remunerations, cross-cultural communication and relocation fields who have knowledge and expertise in helping businesses succeed in China. Case study presentations from employers of choice and seasoned expatriates in China will deliver practical advice for developing a comprehensive people strategy in China.