"Expatriates: Expectations and Challenges

when working in Vietnam"

Ho Chi Minh City, August 20, 2019 - Navigos Group, the leading provider of recruitment services in Vietnam, published a report on "Expatriates: Expectations and Challenges when working in Vietnam". The report is conducted based on the analysis of the results of the survey of candidates from different continents and a variety of professions.

I. CORPORATE CULTURE

• Without specialized integration training, there is still a "culture shock" in the workplace
• "Cultural shock" (described as a lack of interaction, disconnection, and sense of isolation) occurs because of differences in language and social attitudes.
• Top 3 best things about working in Vietnam related to living conditions
• “The top-down” is the best description for the management style in Vietnam

II. CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

• Coming to work in Vietnam because of their interest in new experiences, foreign candidates did not show much ambition in being promoted
• The language barrier makes it difficult for foreign candidates to advance in Vietnam

III. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Special benefits for foreign candidates are not what they feel is most important
• Benefits in Vietnam achieves the satisfaction of expatriates candidates, but theirs in home country is considered to be better.

IV. SUGGESTIONS FROM NAVIGOS GROUP

• Exclusive induction course for foreign employees
• Clear and fair promotion policies for foreigners
• Building a working environment with global leadership style
• Utilize technology to attract and recruit foreign candidates
• Flexibility in compensations and benefits policy if you want to recruit foreign candidates