Total reliance on anything is generally to be avoided, but relying on something that shows signs of vanishing comes either from a misunderstanding of the present, or an ignorance of possible future scenarios. Long-term reliance has a slow, grinding positive feedback loop that in time can become a dependency, and actually preclude the vision necessary... [full article »]
Frank Mulligan
Frank Mulligan is the China Director for Accetis International, an international search practice headquartered in Paris. He is also the founder of Talent Software, which offered China’s first Applicant Tracking Systems in both English and Chinese, and started one of China’s earliest job boards, Recruit China. He has lived in China for over 13 years in both Beijing and Shanghai, Before starting Talent Software, Frank was the Chief Representative of Norman Broadbent Executive Search in China, 1st Secretary (Commercial) for the Irish Embassy in Beijing, and Strategic Planning Manager, Siemens, Ltd. China.
Frank operates two blogs and hosts an online TV programme that covers HR issues in Asia, with a specific focus on China. Please visit Talent Software Blog and “ERE’s Talent in China” for additional information and expert specialization on all things related to China’s complex business, social and staffing infrastructures.
Articles by Frank Mulligan...
The Connector’s Departure
by Frank Mulligan Jan 20, 2009, 5:34 am ET
John Q. Gladwell’s departure from Do It Right! Extrusion (DIRE) didn’t seem like such a big issue at the time. On the afternoon of the morning that John was let go, a Friday, most people were too busy anticipating the weekend fun to actually miss him. He managed the administration function for his division, and... [full article »]
The Unprotected Quarterback
by Frank Mulligan Oct 30, 2008, 5:00 am ET
High performers are assumed to be a priority focus for retention efforts during any form of economic crisis. The value they put on the table should ensure that they have an edge in keeping their jobs, but in actual practice things don’t work quite so well. The Chosen Ones The methods that are used to... [full article »]
Productivity as a Substitute for Hiring in China
by Frank Mulligan Jun 18, 2008, 6:00 pm ET
Expansive hiring demand has largely been the name of the game over the last 10 years in China. This is no longer the story, and it’s not just because the summer heat has kicked in. All the signs are that employers are cooling to the idea of hiring more staff. This is not a cause... [full article »]
