This page is the home of the two publications, "Behind the China Kaleidoscope" and "Swiss China HRM Report", as well as China-related seminars.

As a follow-on publication of Behind the China Kaleidoscope, The China Human Resources Paradox provides an accurate overview of HRM in China, key practices in Swiss companies for successfully hiring, managing and retaining Chinese personnel, and practical information on the new labor legal framework, the HRM market, its trends and future developments.

Based on the results of the comprehensive Swiss China HRM Survey 2007, illustrative case studies and expert articles, The China Human Resources Paradox helps companies to more easily determine their options to overcome the difficulties arising from China’s complex HR environment.

SwissCham China and its project partners thank all survey participants, case study partners, experts and sponsors for their valuable contribution to the Swiss business community.

The publication will be available as from January 1, 2008, and can be ordered at info@chinaguide.ch

Under the mandate of Osec Business Network Switzerland, the Swiss Center Shanghai and the Swiss-Chinese Chambers of Commerce in Switzerland and China and with strong support from various partners, CH-ina (Shanghai) Ltd. has conducted the Swiss China Survey on goals, experiences and difficulties of Swiss companies in China entry and operations. 107 entrepreneurs and managers participated in Switzerland and 111 in China.

The results of this survey, the first of its kind, are represented in the 550 pages strong guidebook "Behind the China Kaleidoscope - A Guide to China Entry & Operations". Case studies of successful firms, various expert opinions and practical guidelines complete this publication and provide useful first-hand information to managers preparing their companies or themselves for China.

The book can be ordered online on this website.

In early 2008, several seminars om HR Management in China will be held in Switzerland based on the Swiss China HRM Survey.