Workforce and Recruitment Management – Asia Pacific Updates
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Greetings from the Albany team,
Hope you’ve had a meaningful start to the year!
We thought it would be a good idea to keep in touch with you by sendingregular mail shots. It gives us an opportunity to update you with what’s
happening at our end as well as developments in the contracting arena.
1. New Developments
Albany Australia
Yes, we have finally taken the exciting move into Australia in late 2007. Havingopened offices in the USA, Latin America and South Africa over the last 2 years,Albany’s presence in Australia now enables us to make a more complete globaloffering to our clients and contractors.
Mr. Chilip Foo ([email protected])Chilip joined Albany in late 2007 as the Business Development Manager (BDM)
for Albany Australia. From Perth, Chilip has had diverse experience inrecruitment and marketing, and also taught at Curtin University. His interestsinclude tennis and chilling out at cafes over a nice latte and cake.
Do visit Chilip’s very own personal blog for workforce management. Check itout at: http://cross-borders.blogspot.com/
2. Country Corner – Hong Kong
In spite of the turmoil in the credit and financial markets, Hong Kong registeredstrong growth in the last financial year and is expected to remain robust, albeita slight slow down. There was a 6.3% increase in real GDP in 2007/2008. A 4%to 5% increase in GDP in real terms is forecast for 2008/2009.
The recent budget announcement for 2008/2009 contains attractivepropositions for those considering a job posting to Hong Kong. Profits tax ratesare reduced by 1%to 16.5% for companies. More significantly, there will be a
reduction in standard tax rate by 1% to 15%. This makes Hong Kong one of themost tax efficient tax jurisdiction in AsiaPacific.
Albany assists clients and contractors in their placements in Hong Kong in the
areas of immigration, payroll and tax management. For more information,contact Albany Asia Pacific at: +65 6336 7966, or email
3. Update on 457 Visa – Australia
Albany Australia is acutely aware of the impacts of the 1 October 07 changes tothe 457 visa regime. We are endeavouring to keep abreast of changes andcomply with the legislative changes to enable 457 visa sponsorship wheneverthe new Federal government has taken a clearer position on this issue. We arein touch with various bodies to get the latest on the situation. Please do nothesitate to contact Chilip on these developments.
Visit leading industry bodies www.RCSA.com.au and www.ITCRA.com.au on
their updates too.
4. Are you affected by the Ensemble Chimes Global bankruptcy?
If you are affected, there is a solution to your immediate compliance position.
Ensemble Chimes Global was one of the largest vendor management system
providers in the US. They filed for bankruptcy on Jan 8 in Los Angeles andceased operations. More at: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-
axium9jan09,1,733565.story?coll=la-headlines-business
Albany is offering companies affected by the Ensemble Chimes Globalbankruptcy an immediate workforce solution. We will provide you with aservice that meets the timeframe you need. You do not need to commit tolong-term agreements, which will give you the opportunity to consider yourfuture solutions.
No hassle, no fuss, just straightforward continuation of your businessoperations.
Contact us now at: +65 6336 7966, or email [email protected]
Best regards,
The Albany Asia Pacific Team
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