I was a juror for the IPWS Women Leadership Awards 2026 in Shanghai. Many nominees were remarkable, and their nominations didn’t show it. Here’s the simple test I used, and why it matters for every promotion case too.
How to write an award nomination that a jury can’t ignore: lessons from a juror Read More »
HR Directors ignore most messages from training providers, yet a few people always get a reply. Here’s what builds trust with HR leaders, the three-part Warm Room Test, and why we’re hiring someone who already passes it.
We’re Hiring! How to build trust with HR Directors Read More »
HR leaders create connection for everyone else, but rarely get unscripted time with their peers. Here is what our R.E.D. members told us they actually want from HR networking in Shanghai, why we take the agenda away on purpose, and a 4-question check for your own network.
R.E.D. Social Event: the hidden stories of work in Shanghai Read More »
HQ listens to the people it already trusts. At our R.E.D. Learning Day hosted by Autoliv, Jean-Luc Giraud and Kevin Hong shared how regional HR leaders build trust, credibility and value with headquarters, long before they need HQ to say yes.
R.E.D. Learning Day Recap: How to influence headquarters from the region Read More »
A team found out about a workshop at the last minute and walked in angry. Here is what poor communication really costs, and how to find the root cause without blaming anyone.
Cost of poor communication in the workplace: a real case Read More »
When HQ doesn’t hear the China story from HR, decisions about your people still get made, just without you. Join our R.E.D. panel on October 16 to learn how HRDs get heard, and get supported.
Expat talent in China: the bridge HQ keeps missing Read More »
When HQ doesn’t hear the China story from HR, decisions about your people still get made, just without you. Join our R.E.D. panel on October 16 to learn how HRDs get heard, and get supported.
R.E.D. Learning Day: How HR Directors in China Influence Global Headquarters Read More »
Real lessons on building a company volunteering program that’s low-cost, remote-friendly, and scales globally shared insights from HR leaders.
What Makes a Company Volunteering Program Actually Work? Read More »
An HR leader reflects on 8 months with R.E.D. — real peer support, honest conversations, and why she’s renewing without hesitation.
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