Happy Holidays from HRCap! (HRCap Newsletter Issue #339 - Dec. 24, 2025)

Dec 24, 2025
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This holiday season has allowed us to reflect on the values and relationships that anchor our work.

To our clients, thank you for your continued trust and partnership. It is a privilege to work alongside leaders who value long-term thinking, thoughtful execution, and people-centered growth.

To our candidates, we are grateful for the confidence you place in us at pivotal moments in your careers. Your ambition, resilience, and openness to possibility continue to inspire the work we do.

To our community and institutional partners, thank you for your collaboration and shared commitment to building stronger, more connected ecosystems for global talent and leadership.

Looking ahead, our focus remains on deepening our expertise, widening our impact, and strengthening partnerships to deliver outcomes that last.

Wishing you a season of warmth, reflection, and renewed momentum.

Thank you,

Team HRCap

We are proud to announce that our Global CMO and Head of Americas, Stella H. Kim has been recognized on the COLOR Magazine's Most Influential Women POWERLIST for 2025.

Stella’s visionary leadership continues to shape HRCap’s global impact by advancing women in leadership and cultivating inclusive, future-ready career pathways. Her dedication to service excellence, mentorship, and representation fosters environments where emerging leaders are empowered to lead with confidence and purpose. Through her advocacy for women and inclusive leadership, Stella inspires colleagues and peers alike, demonstrating how purpose-driven leadership expands opportunity and elevates talent across the global workforce.

Please join us in congratulating Stella on this recognition and celebrating her impact worldwide.

HRCap is excited to share the 2025 HR Localization Playbook, now available online in both English and Korean.

Our localization playbook highlights 10 essential HR strategies set to empower Korean companies to thrive in the U.S. market. This guide provides actionable strategies, insights, and the HRCap STAR Localization Model to navigate localization with confidence.

Explore our practical tools and engage our services to transform your approach to global growth and set your organization on a path to lasting success.

HRCap has officially launched the HRCap STAR Localization Model and Assessment, a practical and actionable framework designed to help organizations evaluate where they stand in their localization journey.

Built to support sustainable growth beyond initial market entry, the assessment provides clear insights to guide more informed localization strategies. The STAR Localization Assessment is now also available in Korean and Mandarin to better support global teams and diverse stakeholders.

On Thursday December 11, 2025, HRCap CEO Andrew Sungsoo Kim provided in-depth guidance on localization strategies for over 100 attendees representing Korean companies in the U.S. market.

CEO Kim also introduced HRCap’s proprietary STAR Localization Model, a structured framework designed to help organizations navigate cultural, operational, and workforce complexity while building long-term competitiveness. The seminar emphasized practical, experience-based insights and encouraged companies to approach localization as a strategic growth imperative rather than a one-time market entry step.

HRCap CEO Andrew Sungsoo Kim led the KOCHAM HR Leadership Seminar, sharing expert perspectives on effective HR strategies, leadership development, and the challenges of localization for Korean companies in the U.S. market.

The Localization Seminar is now available on YouTube, allowing HR professionals, executives, and global teams to gain direct access to expert guidance.