Chapter 160: Glorious International

"Also, register Jiuding Film Company, Jiuding Theater Line Company, Jiuding Music Company, Jiuding Brokerage Company, and Jiuding Fashion Company."

Upon hearing this, Yan Wenhan's expression grew serious. He hadn't expected the boss to already have plans to enter these industries.

For some reason, he felt a surge of excitement.

He looked forward to the day when every company listed in his notes would develop into a leading entity like Jiuding Media, making Jiuding Cultural Media Group's influence truly astonishing!

"Boss, I've noted everything down," Yan Wenhan said as he finished writing.

Xia Yu nodded slightly and fell back into contemplation. His expression shifted, but he chose not to voice his thoughts and decided to keep them confidential for now.

After all, this idea had been on his mind for a while, and there was no need to reveal it now. He would handle it personally when the time came.

"Alright, that's all for now. You may go and get busy!" Xia Yu said with a satisfied nod.

"Understood!"

With that, Yan Wenhan respectfully exited the office.

After staying in the office for a while longer, Xia Yu asked Yan Shining to leave the company. He was heading to a headhunting firm to have them help find talent. This would ensure the quality of the recruits and increase efficiency.

Spending a little money to save time and effort was worthwhile!

Otherwise, recruiting externally could be troublesome and less effective, as not everyone would see the job advertisements.

"Brother Yan, take me to 34 Yee Wo Street, Hong Kong Island!"

Once in the car, Xia Yu told Yan Shining the destination.

"Yes, Sir!"

The car then started and headed towards the destination Xia Yu mentioned.

Meanwhile, Xia Yu closed his eyes, mentally compiling a list of the people he needed to recruit to avoid missing anything once they arrived.

This time, Xia Yu was going to Glorious International, one of the top five headhunting firms in the world. Glorious International's office in Hong Kong was located at 34 Yee Wo Street.

In the human resources industry, the top five headhunting firms are Glorious International, Heidrick & Struggles, Spencer Stuart, Korn Ferry, and Russell Reynolds. These five firms consistently rank among the top five in global headhunting revenue.

These five companies were founded in the 1950s and 1960s. For instance, Spencer Stuart's founder was originally an employee of Heidrick & Struggles, and Korn Ferry was established by a former Spencer Stuart employee in Europe.

All five firms have offices in Hong Kong, but after some consideration, Xia Yu felt that Glorious International was the most suitable and could meet his needs the best.

This was due to the scope of services offered by these top firms.

All five of these headhunting firms generally have similar roles, focusing mainly on recruiting directors and executives. Their services cover major industries such as consumer goods, industrial, finance, communications, high-tech, life sciences, and medical fields. They also cover roles in finance, marketing, human resources, and supply chain management.

Therefore, for the position of head of Jiuding Book Publishing Company, all five firms could fulfill Xia Yu's needs.

However, the problem arose with recruiting talent for the comic industry!

Finding Chinese comic artists and English-speaking comic trainers, who are lower to mid-level professionals in the comic industry, is very challenging. These roles are like finding a needle in a haystack.

Moreover, the comic industry, while thriving in Japan, is less prominent globally, so these top five firms might not pay much attention to this industry. Consequently, fulfilling Xia Yu's request could be difficult.

After investigation, Glorious International seemed the most likely to complete Xia Yu's task!

Although Glorious International was the youngest of the five, it was known for its innovation and proactive business development. Besides focusing on high-level executives and directors, it also expanded into middle-management recruitment, covering a broader range of human resources needs, thus increasing the probability of fulfilling Xia Yu's requirements.

As Xia Yu contemplated, the car had already arrived at the destination.

"Boss, we've arrived!" Yan Shining reminded Xia Yu.

Xia Yu came back to his senses and saw the Glorious International sign outside through the window. He smiled slightly, opened the car door, and got out.

"Mr. Xia, welcome! How may I assist you today?" 

As soon as Xia Yu walked in, the receptionist's face lit up with surprise and respect. As a headhunting firm, understanding potential clients was crucial, and a rising tycoon like Xia Yu was highly sought after because his short rise implied a narrower network, making him more likely to turn to them for recruitment.

Thus, the receptionist recognized Xia Yu immediately.

"Hello, is your manager available? I need to discuss some business with them."

Xia Yu politely nodded and smiled.

"Our manager is upstairs. Please take a seat, and I'll notify them right away!" The receptionist said, then quickly headed upstairs.

Xia Yu sat on a nearby sofa, looking around at the walls adorned with Glorious International's information and achievements, designed to make a strong first impression on clients.

Soon, hurried footsteps came from inside, and Xia Yu adjusted his attire and stood up.

A foreigner with golden hair and wearing a suit quickly emerged. Upon seeing Xia Yu, he greeted him with a warm smile.

"Mr. Xia, hello! I am Robert Joyce, the manager of Glorious International's Hong Kong office. Welcome!"

Robert Joyce greeted warmly and extended his hand for a firm handshake.

"Hello, Mr. Joyce. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Xia Yu responded with a smile.

"Mr. Xia, please come in!" Robert Joyce said with a smile and a slight bow, making a welcoming gesture.

"Please!"

Xia Yu smiled and nodded in thanks, then walked with Robert Joyce into the office.

Inside, Xia Yu saw a person already waiting. Upon seeing Xia Yu, Robert Joyce, and Yan Shining, the person immediately bowed respectfully.

Once seated, Robert Joyce smiled and asked, "Mr. Xia, would you like coffee or tea?"

"Let's have green tea for both of us. Thank you!"

"Certainly!"

Without waiting for Robert Joyce to speak, a staff member began preparing the tea.

"Mr. Xia, please enjoy!"

After sipping the tea, Xia Yu let out a deep breath and prepared to explain his purpose.

Robert Joyce, who had been attentively watching Xia Yu, immediately realized that Xia Yu was ready to discuss business.

He subtly placed his tea cup down, maintaining a smile as he awaited Xia Yu's business requirements.