Live Lounge Podcast Series by BritCham Shanghai

Employment Share Option Plan (ESOP) in China

Hosted by Tim Yu, Partner of Mazars and Chair of BritCham Shanghai’s Financial Service Committee, this podcast interviews Eason Geng, Partner at Dentons Shanghai, Jasmine Chen, Legal Director China at Weir Group, and Miranda Ye, Associate Director at PwC. ESOP as Employee Stock Ownership Plan is utilized by many successful companies across the world. The many successes of ESOP companies may largely be attributed to the enhancement of employee productivity. These productivity effects are be...

Maternity Leave Extension Policy in China: Background and Advice for Businesses

Hosted by BritCham Shanghai's Business Committee Manager Frances Song, this podcast interviews Vivienne Jin, Partner and New York State Admitted Attorney at Rui Bai Law Firm, a member of the PwC global network of firms.  In late November, more favourable parental leave policies have been rolled out in Chinese cities and provinces to reduce the burden of childbirth and child care. Under the revised regulation, the Shanghai government announced that maternity leave is extended to 158 days.  ...

员工保留，你重视了吗？Staff retention — Is it getting enough attention?

** 中文音频（附英文介绍） Chinese Audio with English Introduction ** 这是我们沙龙座谈播客系列第二季的第六集，也是最后一集。今天在这里讨论的主题是“员工留用，你重视了吗？”这也是我们系列节目首次推出的中文版本，作为商会不断响应当地商业需求的一部分，我们正在将之作为试播节目进行尝试。 本期迷你沙龙座谈播客由瀚纳仕大中华区市场总监Kathy Lou主持。 两位做客嘉宾分别是来自德比软件的全球人力资源总监Wendy Xia，和来自JCB的人力资源总监Ludia Lei。 This is our sixth and final episode of Season Two in the Live Lounge Podcast Series, where we discuss the topic of “Staff retention, is it getting enough attention?” This is also our first Chinese language edition of the series. This ...

员工保留，你重视了吗？Staff retention — Is it getting enough attention?

** 中文音频（附英文介绍） Chinese Audio with English Introduction ** 这是我们沙龙座谈播客系列第二季的第六集，也是最后一集。今天在这里讨论的主题是“员工留用，你重视了吗？”这也是我们系列节目首次推出的中文版本，作为商会不断响应当地商业需求的一部分，我们正在将之作为试播节目进行尝试。 本期迷你沙龙座谈播客由瀚纳仕大中华区市场总监Kathy Lou主持。 两位做客嘉宾分别是来自德比软件的全球人力资源总监Wendy Xia，和来自JCB的人力资源总监Ludia Lei。 This is our sixth and final episode of Season Two in the Live Lounge Podcast Series, where we discuss the topic of “Staff retention, is it getting enough attention?” This is also our first Chinese language edition of the series. This ...

Gaming in China – An industry perspective

The gaming industry is booming in China. At the recently concluded 19th ChinaJoy (the China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference), a half-year report was released and stated that China's gaming industry saw total sales revenue up 7.89 per cent year-on-year to hit 150.5 billion yuan ($23.3 billion) over the first six months in 2021. By the end of June in 2021, the number of game players in China topped over 666 million, up 1.38 per cent from a year earlier. This episode takes a China pe...

Higher Education Partnerships Now; Whither or Wither?

The pandemic and changing policies towards China have presented particular challenges to trans-national higher education in China. This episode addresses potential effects over the near to mid-term through discussion at the sector wide level, with some illustrative case studies. The speakers are: Prof Sue Welburn Co-chair, UK-China Joint Institute Alliance Executive Dean, Zhejiang Edinburgh Institute Chair of Medical and Veterinary Molecular Epidemiology, University of Edinburgh Prof Laur...

The Future of UK Education Pathways

Preparation for Chinese students to progress to study in the UK.

Open Source — Leading China's Technological Transformation

Hosted by Independent Marketing Adviser, Richard Seymore, this podcast discusses the recent trends and impacts of Open Source technology applied to business in China. Richard talks to three panelists who are experts in this field. First up is Dean Zhou, CEO & Founder of Open Lab, who is a business leader and successful entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the software industry. Next is Luke Han, CEO & Founder of Kyligence and co-creator of open source Apache Kylin. And the f...

Beyond Covid-19: B2C Marketing Strategies

This podcast examines how brands are adapting to trends in the Chinese market as a result of the Covid-19 virus. We explore media campaigns and digital strategies that have proved successful at reaching China's consumers and how they have changed since Covid-19.  This podcast covers topics such as: How digital marketing and e-commerce is being used to maximise revenue and increase customer loyalty The shifting psychology of consumers How brands are utilising technology to reach customers...

B2B Marketing During Uncertain Times – Part Two

This podcast explores how the Covid-19 virus has impacted B2B Marketing across the world. Hosted by Steven Proud, we feature four speakers over the course of two episodes of which this is Part Two. In this episode, Steven talks to two B2B Marketing experts, Paul Everett and Samuel Njoroge, from the UK and Africa respectively. They discuss the challenges faced by their own clients and various patterns that have emerged during and after the pandemic crisis.    This podcast covers topics such ...

B2B Marketing During Uncertain Times – Part One

This podcast explores how the Covid-19 virus has impacted B2B Marketing across the world. Hosted by Steven Proud, we feature four speakers over the course of two episodes. In this episode, Steven talks to two B2B Marketing agency owners, Michael Meier and Orit Oz, from Germany and Israel respectively. They discuss the challenges faced by their own clients and various patterns that have emerged during and after the pandemic crisis.    This podcast covers topics such as: Marketing patterns a...

Covid-19: The road to recovery for SME in China

This podcast explores the “what now” and “what next” for small businesses in China as the Covid-19 virus becomes contained. We feature three SME businesses that have been heavily impacted by the outbreak (two in hospitality and one in events management) and discuss their current challenges and future strategies for the short-term. We also talk to two financial and legal experts about practical tips. This podcast covers topics such as: financial and operational impacts of the Covid-19 virus...

Higher Education in China – Growth and Globalisation

Welcome to our fifth episode of Season Two in the Live Lounge Podcast Series which is an insightful discussion about the growth and globalisation of Higher Education in China. Together the panel discuss the market trends, current practices, opportunities and developments in the higher education industry in China. Mini Lounge panel: Richard Seymore, Senior Marketing Manager, Britannica International School Shanghai and former Project Manager and Associate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes Universit...

Maximising Scotland — A China Perspective

Welcome to our fourth episode of Season Two in the Live Lounge Podcast Series, where we take a China perspective on maximising brand Scotland. It explores the current opportunities for Scottish SME businesses to export to China circumnavigating the category of premium consumer goods. Topics include to how to leverage your Scottishness in China and what opportunities lay ahead for Scottish brands selling to the growing middle-class Chinese market. Live Lounge panel: Kirsten Johnston, CEO & ...

Managing Cross-Cultural Teams in China

Welcome to our third episode of Season Two in the Live Lounge Podcast Series and today we bring you a fascinating broadcast about the benefits and challenges of Managing Cross-Cultural Teams in China. Together the panel discuss the obstacles encountered when working in China under international corporate structures and the uniqueness of Chinese working practices versus other Asian regions. They offer stories and advice that will be of benefit to anyone hoping to succeed in China working with...

Corporate Innovation and Intrepreneurship – The Future of Disruption

This is our second episode of Season Two in the Live Lounge Podcast Series, where we discuss Corporate Innovation and Intrepreneurship – The Future of Disruption. Learn about how enterprise level companies are leveraging Venture Capital firms to source start-ups; to manage and incubate products, supply chain and operational innovations. Mediator: Jill Smith, Managing Director in China of Iris Worldwide Panel: Carol Zhou, Head of Shiseido China Business Innovation & Representative Office Br...

Marketing new products and flavours to China’s evolving consumer

This is our first episode of Season 2 in the Live Lounge Podcast Series, and the first of our new Mini-Lounge format. Mini-Lounge is a three-way discussion about a detailed business topic impacting business in China today. This podcast discusses, ‘Marketing new products and flavours to China’s evolving consumer’. The panel explores some of the latest trends and tactics to reach Chinese consumers in the food and beverage industry. Three-way expert panel: Joel Bacall, Associate Director of T...

Introduction to Season Two

What Chinese consumers want

This is our fourth episode of Season 1 in the Live Lounge podcast series, where we invite business leaders to tackle major topics and trends impacting business in China. This time our expert panel will discuss what do Chinese consumers want? The panel will advise on the best business and marketing practices to make your brand relevant and interesting to the Chinese consumer. Topics include understanding and monitoring Chinese demand, how Chinese tastes have changed over the last 20 years an...

Launching your brand in China

This time, our expert panel will share stories about how to launch a brand in China. Supported by a legal and marketing expertise, the panel will dispel myths, and arm you with essential knowledge to better your own approach in the China market. Topics include: how to get started and dispel common myths; protecting your intellectual property and growing your brand in China; adapting to the local mindset and building local alliances; how to combat sudden policy changes and navigate govern...

Digital transformation – East vs West

Welcome to the second episode of our series of Live Lounge podcasts, where we invite business leaders to tackle major topics and trends impacting companies in China. This panel discussion was recorded in front of a live audience in Shanghai on 24 October 2018 at JLL office. The topic of this episode is Digital Transformation. What does Digital Transformation mean? How do organisations decide where to begin and what does it look like in practice? Our panel of experts provide a broad overview...

The future of the workplace in China

The future of the workplace is one of the hottest topics in business today. But what do changing work habits and office usage mean for landlords, developers, and HR teams? How are global and local businesses using flexible space to grow in China? And how is it playing out in China compared with the rest of the world?  Host: Kirsten Johnston, CEO of JWDK Experts: Daker Tsoi, CEO of Lifestyle Creating Jon Seliger, CEO of Naked Hub Alex Font, Senior VP of Viking Cruises Matt Anderson, HR D...

Introduction to the series

A brief introduction to the Live Lounge Podcast series. Each podcast is recorded in front of a live audience in Shanghai.