From Waitress to Global CEO: Haidilao’s Yang Lijuan Becomes Symbol of China’s Corporate Mobility

From Waitress to Global CEO: Haidilao’s Yang Lijuan Becomes Symbol of China’s Corporate Mobility

  • February 6, 2026

Yang Lijuan’s rise from a frontline waitress to the chief executive of a global restaurant business has become one of China’s most talked about corporate success stories, highlighting how loyalty, operational expertise and long term commitment can still propel careers in the country’s

Ababa: Turning Rejection into Opportunity in Japan’s Job Market

Ababa: Turning Rejection into Opportunity in Japan’s Job Market

  • October 17, 2025

In Japan’s fiercely competitive job market, a single rejection can often mean the end of a dream. For new graduates who spend months preparing for interviews, only to be turned away after reaching the final round, the experience can feel crushing. Yet out