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MANPOWER

“With the advancement of the global digital age and the rise in labor costs, the digital transformation
of human resources has become increasingly crucial for the development and management of
modern enterprises. By relying on various data in HR management, we can extract the core value
of HR through digitisation, reshape management and business processes, and achieve the effect
of improving the efficiency of enterprise management and optimising the working experience
of employees. Digital empowerment enables the creation of a one-stop HR service system for
employers, enterprises, employees. The traditional modules of recruitment, employment, social
insurance, payroll, individual income tax, employee benefits and employee relations are connected

and integrated on the same platform to achieve an integrated HR service chain for global payroll,
helping companies to reduce costs, increase efficiency and achieve value innovation. It’s about how
we use technology to help the business and reach the goals of our people strategy.

In some businesses, for instance, it could be as simple as taking certain processes and making them
paperless, such as e-signing contracts for the onboarding process and self-service applications
that allow applicants to complete their job applications 100% online or through a mobile app,
reducing the need for physical materials. Automation in recruitment, such as posting jobs, enables
HR professionals to put their time to better use in other processes. Virtual and remote interviews
and training can reduce expenses associated with travel, attract a wider range of qualified job

applicants, and lead to greater employee engagement. The incorporation of interactive elements
and motivational techniques in training and learning utilises psychological cues to encourage
employees to complete their training and enhance their skills. Digitisation allows HR to import
attendance information, verify payroll accuracy and perform related operations, such as tax filing,
seamlessly when calculating payroll. With HR Efficiency Dashboard, management and leaders can fully
understand the company’s operational overview, have access to enterprise key data information
anytime and anywhere, and approve processes with one click. All data has certain confidentiality.

The HR digitisation system can provide legal support for compliance in multiple countries and
establish a digital HR employee management system, which supports the enterprise in reducing
costs, increasing efficiency, and avoiding legal risks, creating greater value for the enterprise.”

Helen Yin, Director, Business Advisory

MANDATORY PROCEDURES FOR HIRING STAFF IN CHINA

The process of hiring employees in China will usually follow the mandatory procedures below:

▪ Conclude labour contract with staff member
▪ Process new employment registration and apply for employment permit from the labour bureau
▪ Register staff social benefits information

▪ Process monthly salary payment before the agreed payday

▪ File individual income tax return every month with special deduction items
▪ Contribute to staff social benefit

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