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Looking for class acts

Kellett School is on the hunt for top-notch teaching staff as it grows student numbers, writes Liana Cafolla. ...

Adaptability is the crucial watchword

YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College is among a handful of schools in Hong Kong that offers both the DSE (Diploma of Secondary Education) and GCE (General Certificate of Education) curriculums, writes Wong Yat-hei. ...

Business hiring strategies need to be watertight

The onset of the challenging times experienced during the global financial crisis clearly had an impact on the enthusiasm for recruitment, writes Pattie Walsh. ...

City of not-so-subtle cultural differences

In terms of geography and population, Singapore is a relatively small nation, but its economy is one of the most important in Southeast Asia, writes Michael Taylor. ...

Correct expat salary structure could cut costs

Globalisation has created many benefits for companies, especially by allowing them to tap into a worldwide talent pool, writes Chris Davis. ...

THE INSIDERS' TAKE

John Brennan swaps notes with a panel of recruitment experts to hear their HR sector forecasts and debunk some ‘fallacies’. ...

Tokyo loses crown as world’s most expensive city for expats

ECA survey shows Oslo topping the cost-of-living ranking for the first time, while HK’s global-ranking spot remains relatively steady – down to 38th from 37th ...

The great hire of China

John Cremer reports on the growing contest between foreign bosses and local talent for top mainland posts. ...

Asia business schools must adapt to change

As the global economy continues to move sluggishly forwards, Asian markets remain some of the world’s most attractive, writes Michael Taylor. ...

Shanghai rising

Shanghai's rise to prominence as a global financial centre will no doubt continue as China consolidates its position ... ...