Preparing to face global challenges

BEIJING - As an increasing number of Chinese companies enter the global market, they face a host of challenges.

These include a shortage of skilled labor and the need for work force planning and management, according to Jeff Carr, president of Global Field Operations for Saba Software Inc - a global provider of talent management solutions - in an interview with China Daily.

"These challenges, coupled with the explosive growth and changes in work force dynamics, are being experienced by large and growing Chinese companies," Carr said. The companies need to increase their awareness of global culture, organizational structure, and human resource management to compete effectively in the global market, he said.