Seasoned Japan-hands know that there are huge cultural and informational asymmetries in regards to recruiting and talent acquisition in Japan vs US and what is found in most other countries.
In this episode we discuss and consider the key differences, obstacles and opportunities of recruiting and talent acquisition in the US and Japan.
Join us as we talk with Tom Furlong, the Managing Director of Harvard Group International. Tom has extensive front-line experience in the life sciences industry including a 13-year career at Ciba Vision / Novartis in the US as well having deep recruiting experience in both the US and Japan where he focused his recruiting efforts on the life sciences industry.
In this episode we discuss and consider the key differences, obstacles and opportunities of recruiting and talent acquisition in the US and Japan.
- A Comparison of industry models
- Client viewpoints
- Japan vs USA candidate pools
- Recruiting firms' business models
- Client vs Candidate Focus
- Differences Between Candidates in US and Japan
- Seniority Systems, Heirarchies, Gender Considerations
- Japanese Outlooks on Risk vs Rewards
- Japanese Lifespans and Workspans
- Candidate Talent Pools & Fit Requirements
- Recruiting Fees and Terms
- Factors driving this fee structure include
- Active vs Passive Candidates
- Tapping into Alternative Labor Pools
Join us as we talk with Tom Furlong, the Managing Director of Harvard Group International. Tom has extensive front-line experience in the life sciences industry including a 13-year career at Ciba Vision / Novartis in the US as well having deep recruiting experience in both the US and Japan where he focused his recruiting efforts on the life sciences industry.
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