With summer comes the usual influx of vacation requests. And many Czech employees wrongly believe that they are entitled to determine their own annual leave periods.

Many Czech employees believe that they are entitled to determine their own annual leave periods however, it’s actually the employer who has that right, and who schedules in the holidays accordingly.

In practice, it’s common for the employer and employee to agree in writing on vacation conditions that suit both […]

With news of imminent mass layoffs in China, it is important for business managers to keep in mind the fragility of these proceedings. There are big challenges ahead for HR managers from affected industries in China. Knowledge of redundancy and restructuring options – and their consequences – is crucial.

As China transitions from an export-driven hub for cheap manufacturing to a domestic base of value-added consumerism, while at the same time experiencing a multi-year economic […]