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INTRODUCTION

   Why Learn to Recruit? 

   About the Author 

   Advancing Your Career

   Key Trends in Executive Careers 

   How is Success Determined?

 

1. PLANNING:

   Bad Hires Cost Plenty

   Planning the Position

  

2. SOURCING:

   Sources of Talent

   Candidate Universe

   Active & Passive

   Talent Mapping

   Candidate Attention

   Blacklisted Candidates

 

3. INTERVIEWING:

   Rules of Executive Interviewing

   Resume Deceptions

   Balanced Interviewing

   Illegal Interview Questions

   Unlawful Questions Made Legal

 

4. ASSESSING:

   The Assessment Process

   Evaluating Asian Candidates

   Differentiating Candidates

   SuperAttainers

   Why Managers Fail

 

5. COMPENSATION:

   Income Structures

   The Expatriate Package

   Pay For Performance

   Uncovering Compensation

   Salary Negotiation

 

6. CONFIRMING:

   Reference Checking

   Reference Check Mistakes

   Lawful Background Checks

   Last Minute Mind Changes

 

7. ONBOARDING:

   Integrating New Managers

   Onboarding Failure

  

8. RETENTION:

   Employee Retention in Asia

   Reasons People Resign

  

9. REJECTION:

   When to Terminate

   Respectful Rejection Notice

   Executive Outplacement

 

10. RECRUITERS:

   Working with Recruiters

   Motivating Recruiters

   Retained vs Contingency

   Executive Search Contracts

   Executive Search Answers

 

11. EXPATRIATES:

   Choosing Expatriate Managers

   Reasons for Expatriate Failure

   Expatriate Culture Shock

   "Gone Local" Expatriates

 

12. CULTURE:

   Business Differences

   Social Differences

   Strategies to Manage Asians

   Actions That Harm Progress

 

13. CORRUPTION:

   Corruption Explained

   Handling Corruption

 

14. COUNTRIES:

   Singapore

   Malaysia

   Thailand

   Philippines

   Indonesia

   Vietnam

   Cambodia

   Laos

   Myanmar

 

15. SPECIAL EXTRAS:

   Famous Recruiting Quotes

   Executive Interview Questions

   Glossary of Executive Search

 

 

 Active & Connected

Chalre Associates is active in promoting the industries and companies we serve.  Examples of these activities are below.

"WE PROMOTE OUR CLIENTS' BUSINESSES AND CAREERS." 

 

  C o n t a c t  U s

 

   Telephone Chalre Associates - Executive Search in ASEAN - Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam + 632 822 4129

            Email Chalre Associates - Executive Search in ASEAN - Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam leaders@chalre.com

  


 

Public Addresses

 

The Principals of Chalre Associates are well known and respected within the business community.  Below are some examples of Public Addresses delivered by them at major events throughout the Asia Pacific region.

 


 

Singapore HR Institute - Leading HR Summit - Official Event Brochure

The Chairman of Chalre Associates, Richard Mills, presented at the most recent Leading HR Summit in Singapore.  The event was organized by the Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) - the region's largest HR industry association.  Richard was asked to provide attendees with a detailed overview of the burgeoning field of HR Outsourcing.  

To review Richard's in-depth

presentation, click the icon below.  

Leading HR Summit, Singapore HR Institute - Download Presentation


 

Executive Compensation & Benefits 2007 EXPO - Official Event Details

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS EXPO

The Chairman of Chalre Associates, Richard Mills, was the Keynote Speaker of the most recent Executive Compensation & Benefits EXPO.  Held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Singapore, the 2-day annual event is of interest to regional business leaders. Other featured presenters included Asia Pacific leaders from companies including Mercer, Gallup and HayGroup.  Richard provided his views on the near term economic outlook for the SE Asia region and its impact on career progress for senior managers.  

Download Richard's detailed presentation by clicking the icon below.  (The event brochure is also available here.)

Executive Compensation & Benefits EXPO - Download Keynote Presentation


Recruiting Senior Managers in Asia - Download Presentation

RECRUITING SENIOR MANAGERS IN SE ASIA

The Chairman of Chalre Associates, Richard Mills, presented recently for the American Chamber of Commerce on the challenges of acquiring and developing senior managers in South-East Asia.  The presentation covers global trends to more specific information relevant to fast growing sectors like Business Process Outsourcing.  Richard's personal comments have been added on most slides.  

To review Richard's in-depth

presentation, click the icon below.

 

 Recruiting Senior Managers in Asia - Download Presentation

 


 

HR Shared Services & Outsourcing Conference - Official Event Details

The Executive Basics of HR Outsourcing

The Chairman of Chalre Associates, Richard Mills, was the Keynote Speaker of this year's Regional HR Shared Services & BPO Conference.  Held in Singapore, the event is the largest in Asia for the booming sector.  To learn about the state of offshore outsourcing in Asia, view Richard's detailed presentation by clicking below. 

To review Richard's in-depth

presentation, click the icon below.  (The event brochure is located here.)

HR Shared Services & Outsourcing EXPO - Download Keynote Presentation


 

Successful Shared Services EXPO - Official Event Brochure

 

The Chairman of Chalre Associates, Richard Mills, delivered the Keynote Address of Successful Shared Services. The event was a region-wide conference held in Singapore. Richard's presentation provided a broad overview of Shared Services as it relates to multinational companies and regional managers. The event featured Outsourcing Leaders from Reuters, Johnson & Johnson, Convergys and others.

 

To review Richard's in-depth

presentation, click the icon below.  (The event brochure is located here.)

 

Successful Shared Services - Download Keynote Presentation

 


 

Strategic Talent Retention & Succession Management - Official Event Brochure

The Chairman of Chalre Associates, Richard Mills, provided his insights on Retention and Succession Management to business leaders in the booming city of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.   

Strategic Talent Retention & Succession Management - Official Event Brochure


E-services Philippines Japanese Website

Richard Mills, Chalre Associates Chairman, was a featured speaker of this event, one of the largest IT/BPO related conferences in Asia. 

He delivered a highly motivational presentation to describe the monumental opportunity that exists in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector. 

The most revealing information to come from the conference was the tremendous quality ratings being achieved by young Filipinos.  Citigroup, HSBC, GXS, Siemens and others reported world beating performance rankings from their Philippine facilities. 

Download presentation on Offshore Outsourcing


 

SEIPI

Richard Mills, Chairman of Chalre Associates, was asked to address the annual convention of the Semiconductor & Electronics industry association (SEIPI) in 2006.  The sector is the largest in Philippines accounting for 70% of the nation's export earnings and 34% of GDP. 

Richard's presentation discussed the future outlook for Philippines and the specific impact of the booming Business Process Outsourcing industry.  He provided an optimistic view of the economic situation over the next couple years.   

To review Richard's in-depth presentation, Click Here.

 

Download presentation on Offshore Outsourcing

 


Business Processing Association of the Philippines

Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPA/P) organization is the main umbrella association for the Philippines IT-enabled services/BPO industry.  It is the second largest such association in Asia. 

Richard Mills, Chairman of Chalre Associates, was asked to address BPA/P to provide his insight on the fast moving sector in the country.

He spoke along with Beth Lui, Country Managing Director of Accenture, whose company employs 7000 people in Philippines.  Richard's presentation was titled: “Philippines as an Outsource Destination - What CEO's Really Think.

To review Richard's in-depth presentation and to learn more about the current views of Senior Decision Makers in the BPO Sector in Asia, Click Here.

 

Download Richard Mills' presentation of Offshore Outsourcing

 


 

 

  C o n t a c t  U s

 

   Telephone Chalre Associates - Executive Search in ASEAN - Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam + 632 822 4129

            Email Chalre Associates - Executive Search in ASEAN - Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam leaders@chalre.com

  


 

 

Trends in Management Careers in Asia

 Fundamentals Affecting Executive Careers

 

Key Trends in 

Executive Careers

(Southeast Asia)


  

 
Key Trend 1: 
Head Office Relocations

 
In the past, regional managers generally chose to locate regional offices in Singapore and Hong Kong where work environments and lifestyles are similar to those of their home countries.

 

Over the past decade, however, these cities have become 2 of the most expensive places to do business on the planet and cost has become a serious concern.  Regional managers are therefore starting to move their regional head offices, or components of them, to less expensive cities like Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.  Successful transfers have yielded tremendous savings -- easily half the operating costs of running a regional head office. 

  
Another more strategic reason behind the trend has to do with economic growth. It is reasonable to say that the bulk of the opportunities in Asia are in countries where the bulk of the population lives. Relocating a head office puts senior staff in better touch with economic opportunities as they unfold. 

 

 
Key Trend 2: 
Position Bundling

 
Because of advancements in technology and other reasons, responsibilities for 2 or even senior positions are more often being combined under one manager.  Typical examples include: finance and IT, HR and communications, HR and legal, finance and logistics, and so forth.  In some mid-sized companies, finance, HR and all other support functions are being combined under the title Head of Administration.  

 

The trend seems to have great potential in Southeast Asia where economies are somewhat small by global standards.    
 

 
Key Trend 3: 
Asia: This Season's Fashion

 
For most multinational companies, Asia currently accounts for less than 15% of total revenues but a disproportionate share of its growth.
 
Global managers see slower growth ahead in so-called advanced economies of Europe, North America and Japan. Countries in Asia were taught tough lessons about fiscal prudence during the Asian Crisis of the late 1990's and are now poised for strong sustainable growth in the coming years. Asia is currently a prominent focus for future investment of global companies. 

 

The result is that today's global managers are keen to garner experience in Asia and managers without it risk not being called global. 

 

 

Key Trend 4: 
Regional Integration

 
In 2015, the ASEAN countries are scheduled for integration of many key aspects of their economies.  This is an important step since the entire GDP of countries like Philippines, Thailand or even Singapore is about one-third that of individual cities like Paris or Dallas-Fort Worth. Despite their fast economic growth, countries in Southeast Asia are still economically small and global managers often consider them as an economic group already.  

  
Rather than employ Country Managers for single countries, more companies assign managers to handle multiple countries in a hands-on operating capacity. Dividing time among 2 or 4 countries gives an adequate return to the employer and a more significant opportunity to the manager. The only downside is extra wear-and-tear on managers due to increased travel requirements.

 

 

Key Trend 5: 
Rise of Asian Multinationals

 
In the past, Asian-owned companies were perceived to be closely controlled and run as family businesses by patriarchs.  More often today, large Asian companies are run by a younger generation of managers with impressive education credentials, international mind-set and global experience.  These Asian enterprises are also cash rich and ready for aggressive expansion at a time when many multinationals are slow to move or pulling back. 

  
Wealthy Asian business owners who in the past may have invested their funds in real estate or financial investments in the west, today feel there are better opportunities closer to home. The result is that Asian companies are becoming realistic career opportunities for experienced international managers. 

 

 
Key Trend 6: 
Asia Run by Asians

 
It took some time but today virtually all multinational organizations have come to the realization that Asians are suitable to lead other Asians. The majority of multinational organizations that have not already done so have plans to migrate senior management roles to Asian nationals in the near future. 
 
There are 2 main reasons behind this trend. The first is obvious.  Asian managers bring is local knowledge. Business in Asia is traditionally considered more relationship driven than in the west and it is reasonable to say that someone who grew up in a local environment will be better off than someone who is new to the country. 

 

The second reasons has to do with the cost of expatriate managers. Base compensation levels for locals and expatriates have mainly converged in most industries, but expatriates have traditionally been provided with expensive benefits such as executive housing, international schooling for children, annual fly-backs and so on. This “expat package” adds tremendously to the overall cost for expatriate managers.

   

Key Trend 7: 
New Demand for Expatriates

 
The enormous depth and quality of Asian workforces and high-growth markets is inspiring global companies to open new operations and expand existing ones. Expatriates are required in many countries where adequate supplies of local managers with specific skills have yet to be developed to meet high demand.
 
Across Southeast Asia, there are different needs depending on the country. In Singapore, expatriate managers are said to be required in creative industries like media and advertising. In Philippines, the booming phenomenon known as Business Process Outsourcing is responsible for large demand. In Indonesia, it’s infrastructure.  In Vietnam and Myanmar, expats are required in many sectors. 
 
 
Key Trend 8: 
The Vanishing Expat Package

 
In the good old days, it was standard for expatriates to be provided with luxurious benefits to keep them comfortable during “hardship postings” in Asia. These included executive housing, automobile & driver, expensive international schooling for children, annual fly-backs for the entire family, country club memberships and even a “hardship bonus” that by itself added 10% - 30% to compensation cost.
 
Except for a few hold-outs, the traditional “expat package” has steadily been eroded over the past decade. Far from being considered an expatriate’s right, today everything is negotiable. Companies often still provide financial support to their relocated managers but the amounts and types are gradually being reduced. A notable exception to this very advanced trend are public sector employers such as embassies and development agencies. 
 
 
Key Trend 9: 
Income Convergence

 
Most Asians still think expatriates earn more than they do but the fact is that most of these differences have already been minimized. Equal-pay-for-equal-work has become a reality for some time in advances economies such as Singapore and Hong Kong.  In emerging countries, the situation is still evolving but the trend is well advanced even there. 
 
Across Asia, local managers in growth sectors have seen relentless salary increases and many earn as much these days as any expatriate could ever hope for. 
 
 
Key Trend 10: 
Cross Postings Open to All

 
It used to be that overseas executive postings were top down in nature. Managers were sent from head-quarters to far-flung country offices to gain international experience. They would spend 3 or 4 years dictating company operating procedures to local staff whose performance was measured by how well they complied. There was little opportunity for “locals” to aspire to senior management within their own country let alone outside it. 
 
Today, Indians, Filipinos, Malaysians and Singaporeans all can be considered for the top jobs in their own countries and have the same cross posting opportunities in other countries as well.
 
 

  


 


 
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Chalre Associates - Executive Search in Asia Pacific - Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos

Executive Search &  Management Consulting:

Chalre Associates provides its Executive Search and Recruiting services throughout the emerging countries of the Asia Pacific region with specific focus on Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos.  We are proactive and well known in our sectors of focus.  Regional Managers use us to help bridge the gap between local environments and the world-class requirements of multinational corporations.   

 

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Asia CEO Forum - Philippines Expatriate Business Networking Event - The Asia CEO Forum is the largest regular networking event for the international business community in Philippines. The forum serves as a hub for industry networking and deal-making by executive managers from across the Asia Pacific region. 

 

Asia CEO Forum

 

Asia CEO Forum presented by PLDT ALPHA Enterprise is the largest regular business event in Philippines and considered one of the most important in the Southeast Asia region. The forum serves as a hub for the spreading of ideas that help executive managers overseeing enterprises across the Asia Pacific region. 
  
Attendees are both expatriate and Asian management personnel overseeing multinational and regional organizations.  Held in Philippines, presenters are leaders in their industries and engaged in momentous pursuits of significance to the entire region.  

 

Asia CEO Forum is operated as a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activity of Chalre Associates, one of Southeast Asia's most prominent senior management executive search firms, to promote Philippines as a premier business destination in the Asia region.  

 

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Asia CEO Awards - recognizing international leadership excellence in Philippines

 

Asia CEO Awards

 

Asia CEO Awards presented by Aseana City represents the grandest alliance of local and international business people ever created to promote Philippines on the world stage. As one of the largest events of its kind in the Asia Pacific region, it is considered a must-attend occasion for business leaders active in Southeast Asia. 

The star-studded Board of Judges of Asia CEO Awards give away 10 awards to many of the most accomplished leadership teams and individuals currently operating in Philippines and the region. The awards recognize extraordinary leaders who have demonstrated outstanding achievement for their organizations and contributions to others. 

As one of the fastest growing nations on the planet, the world's business leaders have their eyes on Philippines like never before. The annual gala was established as a natural outgrowth of Asia CEO Forum, the largest regular networking event for the business community in Philippines. 

 

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SPECIAL DOWNLOADS:

 

Media organizations throughout the world call upon the Principals of Chalre Associates for thought leadership.  Below are some examples of published material written by our consultants or international journalists who refer to them.  For a complete list of published work, Click Here.  

 


Economist Intelligence Unit  

Getting Ready For The Deluge: Outsourcing in Philippines

by Chalre Associates senior staff

 

Download [PDF file, 62KB]

 

The Economist Intelligence Unit of the Economist magazine asked Chalre Associates' Chairman, Richard Mills, to write a chapter about the Philippine outsourcing sector in its annual Business Guide Book.  The material provides a Executive Briefing on the progress and major issues facing this industry that is certainly one of most significant growth stories in the world.  more

 


The Northern Miner Online

Asia Pacific Mining Conference 2007 - Report

by Chalre Associates senior staff

 

Download [PDF file, 28KB]

 

The 7th Asia Pacific Mining Conference put on by the Asean Federation of Mining Associations was perhaps the largest such event in the region.  Richard Mills, Chairman of Chalre Associates gave this report on what was said by the prominent mining people who presented. more

 


ComputerWorld USA

The State of BPO in Philippines: Dan Reyes Speaks

by Chalre Associates senior staff

 

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Richard Mills, Chairman of Chalre Associates, interviewed Dan Reyes of Sitel for ComputerWorld (US) recently to get his views on the state of the BPO industry in Philippines. Dan presented US readers with compelling information to support his view that Philippines is currently seen as the "Number 1" option by global companies sending BPO work to offshore destinations. 
 
Dan Reyes is easily one of most experienced Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) managers in the Asia Pacific region and the world. He is head of the extremely successful Philippine operations of Sitel, the world's largest call center organization. Among other things, he is a founder and former president of the Business Processing Association of the Philippines.   
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