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Positioning your Regional Headquarters - How Location Dictates Whom You Can Hire

Posted: 17.11.09

Traditionally many global companies have based their Asian, Asia Pacific or Asia Pacific Japan headquarters in either Singapore or Hong Kong. Both locations were seen to be international hubs with a strong mix of regionally experienced local talent as well as large numbers of foreigners. Less frequently, such headquarters were also seen in Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai or Beijing.

Nowadays we are seeing a definite dispersion of regional headquarters and regional positions across more locations in the regions. Cities like Bangkok, Mumbai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and even Jakarta are joining in playing host to regional stakeholders. This article looks at where best to base regional HR stakeholders and some practical considerations on each location.

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