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EDITOR’S LETTER THE CHINESE DRAGON n western mythology, dragons are aggressive creatures that must be killed because they stand in the way of life, happiness and princesses in need of rescuing. In the east, however, the dragon is a symbol of good luck, wealth and success. Not to be confused with greed, this dragon represents prosperity. I think this difference is symbolic of the confusion over what China now represents to the West. China is currently experiencing dramatic economic prosperity. And while it’s no longer the haven for cheap manufacturing and labour it once was, foreign companies are investing heavily in existing companies or opening new outposts to tap this market of billions of consumers. The Chinese also are getting into the act and competing with the biggest global players. Not to mention, the Chinese Development Bank has a lot of money to invest in foreign companies and industries—including ﬁnance, insurance and real estate. The reality is that in the next 10 years, many HR professionals in Canada will be outsourcing some part of their business to China or working for a company with a Chinese operation or for an entirely foreign-owned entity. Writer Elizabeth Kelly explores the implications of this on page 24. For this China special, I spoke with Annette Verschuren, president of The Home Depot Canada and China, to discuss her company’s expansion into that region. You’ll ﬁnd that interview on page 41. We also feature insightful articles on improving working memory to help those employees struggling with cognitive tasks, such as older workers, those with head injuries or stroke victims, on page 23; the dos and don’ts of combating workplace bullies, on page 35; and harnessing anxiety, on page 58. Enjoy! PROFESSIONAL VOL. 25/NO. 5 August /September 2008 EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Meredith Birchall-Spencer Art & Design Marianna Gajewska Associate Editor Duff McCutcheon Legal Editor Malcolm MacKillop, Partner Shields O’Donnell MacKillop LLP Contributors Annie Hsu, John Johnson, Elizabeth Kelly, Carly Pelham, Stuart Stark, Jay Somerset, Catherine Thomas HRPA Chief Executive Officer William Greenhalgh Director, Finance and Administration Gary Monk Director, Events and Sponsorship Marta Pawych Director, Government and External Relations, General Counsel Stephen Rotstein Director, Marketing and Membership Chris Larsen Director, HR Excellence Claude Balthazard, PhD N AY L O R Publisher Bob Phillips Project Manager Kim Davies Sales Manager Derek Kuzina Editor Lisa Gordon Layout & Design Calvin Harding Advertising Art Melanie Meilleur Advertising Sales Manager Wayne Jury Advertising Sales Representatives Cathie Filyk, Gordon Jackson, Cheryll Oland, Dawn Stokes, Norma Walchuk Research Elsbeth Russell EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Angela Aubry, Regional HR Director, Cintas Canada Ltd. 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HR Professional - August/September 2008 Contents Editor's Letter Contributors Leadership Matters Upfront Legal Compensation Human Capital The New Frontier On Message Strategy HR 101 Interview with Annette Veschuren Talent Management Training Work/Life Balance Off the Shelf The Last Word

HR Professional - August/September 2008

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