Rethinking the language of global mobility

When your global mobility team discusses international assignments, do they consider the emotional impact of the words they use?

Rethinking the language of global mobility

The trend that was hiding in plain sight: Mobility as a tool for retention

Crown World Mobility's survey also found that more than 80% of respondents say their employees are more productive when they are on assignment than when they work in their home country.

The trend that was hiding in plain sight: Mobility as a tool for retention

How Human Resources Can Support Migrant Workers in the UK

Migrant workers need may support in the workplace, and this is where Human Resources can offer assistance.

How Human Resources Can Support Migrant Workers in the UK

Exploring the Benefits of a Global Supply Chain

Do you know what the biggest drivers are for stockpiling global supply chains?

Exploring the Benefits of a Global Supply Chain

Important Things To Consider When Internationalising Your Business

There are a significant amount of financial, cultural and legal implications that need to be addressed, some by yourself, others with professional help.

Important Things To Consider When Internationalising Your Business

Recruitment Marketing Tips for Attracting International Employees

In a global business world, there can be huge benefits to attracting international employees.

Recruitment Marketing Tips for Attracting International Employees

Tips on Managing Ex-pat Employees Working Abroad

In this guide, you will learn nine tips on managing expatriate employees working abroad.

Tips on Managing Ex-pat Employees Working Abroad

Ensuring Your Staff Are Prepared For Work Travel

Workers travelling cross-country and internationally poses a specific challenge to HR when it comes to ensuring compliance is upheld and standards are followed.

Ensuring Your Staff Are Prepared For Work Travel

Tips for HR Professionals Managing Cross Border Teams

It is becoming increasingly commonplace for businesses of all sizes to operate across international borders.

Tips for HR Professionals Managing Cross Border Teams

How Culture Impacts Teamwork

A lack of attention to cross-cultural communication in a team setting can bury your organisation in strife, muted conflict, poor motivation and worse.

How Culture Impacts Teamwork and What You Can Do About it

Recession Impacts on Jobs, Incomes and Employee Engagement

Most European businesses are finding it difficult to attract and motivate the skilled individuals needed to recover from the economic crisis, according to research from global professional services company Towers Watson. Cost-cutting has also had a negative impact on existing employees and organizations are looking afresh at how they attract, motivate and engage their workforces.

Recession Impacts on Jobs, Incomes and Employee Engagement

Outsourcing to Latin America

A survey by Harris Interactive on behalf of Capgemini, a leading provider of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, found that Latin America is a significant emerging outsourcing destination for U.S. companies. India remains the most popular, chosen by 60 per cent of respondents, followed by China (27 per cent) with Latin America selected by 25 per cent.

Outsourcing to Latin America

Global - Violence at Work

A recent survey by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) identified a 30 per cent increase in the number of trade unionists murdered in the preceding 12 months with 101 dying in 2009.

Violence At Work

NZ - More International Workers Needed

International workers are still good for business and the economy, according to a recent survey.


More International Workers Needed

Australia - International Study Highlights Pay Equity Gap

ACTU President Sharan Burrow says that Australian women are risking loss of pay, skills and access to decent work because of the Global Financial Crisis. Sharan Burrow says that employers should do more to protect jobs and Government should fund a paid maternity leave scheme.

International Study Highlights Pay Equity Gap

World - Reacting To The Global Crisis

A survey by Booz & Company of 828 senior managers from 65 countries explored corporate responses to the global economic crisis and the impact on social responsibility agendas. Respondents came from a variety of major industries.

Reacting To The Global Crisis

International HR Articles

A new index page has been created listing articles with a focus on international human resource management. See:

International HR Articles

USA - International Executive Equity Awards

A recent survey has shown that many US companies are seeking to remain globally competitive by significantly decreasing the size of their equity awards to non-US executives, a significant change in compensation strategy.

International Executive Equity Awards

International Call Centre Study

A recent international study of nearly 2500 call centres has challenged many assumptions about management and employment practices in this sector.


Global - International Call Centre Study