Enterprise Risk Management and Crisis Communications Planning for Corporate Downsizing, Plant Closures and Staff Layoffs in China 
The global economic slowdown is forcing many foreign companies in China to downsize their operations in order to lower costs. Some are reducing supply contracts and delaying capital projects, while others are taking more drastic measures such as closing company facilities and releasing employees. However, engaging in operational downsizing and employee retrenchment activities in China can present increased risk to company employees and assets, if not managed properly. Factory sit-ins, personal injury and death threats, office disruptions, and even kidnapping and hostage situations are increasingly common physical security risks that company managers face when announcing layoffs. In addition to mitigating security threats, companies are also challenged with managing reputational risk among a wide range of stakeholders, particularly government and media, as well as with complying with Labor Contract Law when making staff layoffs.
To learn more about the operational risks and government relations challanges of corporate downsizing in China please join speakers Mr Jay Hoenig, President of Hill & Associates (China), Mr. Kenneth Jarrett, Vice Chairman of APCO Greater China, and Susan Munro, Counsel based in O'Melveny and Myers.  

Agenda:

08:00 – 08:30 - Registration
08:30 – 08:35 - Introduction by Tony Brooks from EUCCC
08:35 – 08:50 - Presentation by Jay Hoenig from Hill & Associates
08:50 - 09:15 - Presentation by Kenneth Jarrett from APCO
09:15 – 09:40 - Presentation by Susan Munro from O'Melveny & Myers
09:40 – 10:00 - Q&A 

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