Other Briefings
How to Get a Shanghai Hukou
Shanghai’s hukou system determines beneficial access to housing, education, and medical treatment, among other social and welfare provisions.
China’s Tax Bureau to Collect Social Insurance
China’s tax bureau will be responsible for social insurance collection instead of the HR bureau from 2019. HR managers should note that the consolidation means stricter enforcement.
Labor Dispatching and Outsourcing in China: Choosing the Right Strategy
Labor dispatching and outsourcing are two methods that can help businesses in China circumvent tedious administrative processes and still match workforce needs.
Mainland China Residence Permit: Applicability for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau Residents
Residents of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau (THKM) will be able to enjoy relaxed residence permit privileges in mainland China from September 1, 2018.
When an ERP System Makes Sense in China
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are software applications that integrate internal business processes and automate routine back-office tasks.
Why Businesses Automate HR and Payroll Processing in China
Advances in automation are forcing businesses to reimagine their human resources and payroll processing workflows in China.
Labor Cost Comparison of China’s First-Tier Cities
China Briefing compares the minimum, average and white-collar average wage of first tier cities Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing and Guangzhou. Read more here
China Work Permits No Longer Needed for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau Residents
The State Council announced that residents of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau (‘THKM’) will no longer require work permits to work in mainland China. These changes cut administrative red tape for THKM jobseekers, and simplify the hiring process for employers.
