HR Issues and Practices in China

CChina's fast-growing economy presents foreign companies and organizations numerous opportunities and challenges as they seek to establish and grow their businesses there. One of these challenges is being able to
attract and retain high quality employees at reasonable wages. While this is an ongoing issue for every organization in every country, China's uniquesituation and a variety of cross-cultural factors compound things significantly. A panel of experts from multinational corporations, including McCormick & Co., Procter & Gamble, Lion Brothers, Precision Product Groups, and Black and Decker, will share their experiences of current HR issues and practices in China.

The panelists include:

Anthony J. (Tony) Montcalmo - Moderator
Director
Worldwide Compensation & International HR Programs
McCormick & Co., Inc.

Glenn E. Dorris
Associate Director - HR
Beauty Products Division
The Proctor & Gamble Company

Susan J. (Suzy) Ganz
Chief Executive Officer
Lion Brothers Company, Inc.

Timothy E. (Tim) Kartisek
Vice President
Business Development
Precision Products Group, Inc.

Elaine Long
Director
Human Resources
The Black & Decker Corporation

When:

Sept 15, 2005 (Thursday), 5:00-8:00 p.m.

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Where:

Towson University Administration Building, Room 424 Intersection of York Road and Cross Campus Drive Towson, MD http://www.towson.edu/tu/aboutlinks/directions.html

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Price & Payment:

Early Bird Price (paid by Sept 1): $20 MCBC Members $35 All others Regular Price (after Sept 1): $25 MCBC Members $40 All others Payment in advance and by Sept 10 is required for Early Bird Registrations. No shows will be billed at the regular price. Cancel by Sept 10 for refund.

Directions:

The Admin Bldg is located at the intersection of York Road and Cross Campus Drive. Enter from the side door, which will place you on the second floor. Walk down the hallway to the central steps and go to the fourth floor - via steps or elevator. Room 424 is located at the top of the steps. You will pick up a parking hangtag when you arrive. Park anywhere around the Administration Building except in reserved spots and spots for the Wellness Center.

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