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Ten Questions HR Should Ask When Your Company Expands Internationally

International expansion is increasingly the leading way companies are growing revenue, but there are many pitfalls to be avoided in establishing the operations from a human resources perspective. This article has ten questions to consider when your company...

Published 4 Dec 2011 5:40 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, international assignments, International Expertise, international hr, Benefits, International Benefits, International Employment Law, international payroll, Labor Law, payroll, global compensation & benefits
Square Peg in a Round Hole: Balancing the Global Salary Budget

Managing salary budgets on a global basis presents challenges, especially if you manage countries with different market dynamics. This post presents some tips to make the numbers work. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 26 Jul 2011 5:32 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, International Expertise, international hr, salary surveys, developing markets
What You Wish You Knew For Your Global HR Career

What do you wish you knew before starting out in your career in global human resources? Share your thoughts as a comment to this post. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 14 Jul 2011 5:05 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, General, Global HR, International Expertise, international hr, Professional Development
Global Mobility Policies for the 21st Century

The face of global mobility has changed dramatically over the years, but have policies kept up? How should companies deal with shifting demographics, high costs and increasingly challenging locations for assignments? Continue reading → Read More...

Published 27 May 2011 4:48 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, General, Global HR, Expatriates, international assignments, Repatriation, International Expertise, expats, Global Mobility Services, expatriate, international hr, flexible assignments, talent management, Expatriate Recruitment, Expatriate Selection, International Assignee Selection, salary structures, International Assignee Recruitment
Importance of Medical Insurance in Multinational Pooling

Tips for evaluating multinational pooling arrangements for medical insurance in your company. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 10 May 2011 12:39 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, International Expertise, Benefits, International Benefits, Insurance, multinational pooling
Taking Corporate Programs Global – Your Mileage May Vary!

Author: Jacque Vilet – Vilet International Companies these days are always striving for global consistency, and one of the ways to achieve it is to use the same corporate programs around the world. But such an approach can sometimes present …...

Published 4 Apr 2011 8:20 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, International Expertise, international hr
Global Salary Grades or Global Salary Structure?

Global salary grades and global salary structures are useful tools for employers, but there is some confusion with the terminology. Read this article to learn more about which is which, and when they should be used. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 15 Mar 2011 3:14 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, General, Global HR, International Expertise, international hr, managing pay, job evaluation, salary structures
Managing International Assignees During a Crisis

International assignees and their families present unique challenges for employers during crisis situations. A good crisis management plan helps companies manage the risk, protect the assignees, and manage evacuations when necessary. Continue reading...

Published 2 Feb 2011 1:26 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Global HR, Expatriates, international assignments, International Expertise, Global Mobility Services, expatriate, international hr, crisis management, evacuation
Impact of Devaluation on Local Pay

When devaluation occurs, employers might be tempted to increase salaries for staff. This approach is laden with problems, however, which can increase costs and reduce profits even more. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 21 Jan 2011 5:46 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, International Expertise, international hr, managing pay, reducing costs, developing markets, emerging markets
Who Dresses for Success Anymore?

Depending on where an employee lives, putting a best foot forward with what you wear - at least at work - is still key to upward mobility and career success. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 15 Dec 2010 9:53 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Global HR, International Expertise, international hr, Cross Cultural Insights, Professional Development
Employment in France – A Quick Checklist for Employers

Guest Author: John Tinsley - Compandben.com Editor’s Note: This post is written by John Tinsley, Managing Director and Owner of Compandben.com, a Geneva-based HR consultancy. John is an HR practitioner with over 25 years of experience in Europe and the...

Published 23 Nov 2010 1:46 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, International Expertise, Benefits, International Benefits, International Employment Law, international payroll, Labor Law
Are You Diligent with Your Due Diligence? (Part II)

Part II of our checklist for international mergers & acquisitions highlights additional critical areas within HR that will help to make your due diligence effort a thorough and rewarding effort. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 25 Oct 2010 5:15 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, International Expertise, expatriate, international hr, Benefits, Labor Law, Mergers & Acquisition
Are you Diligent With Your Due Diligence? (Part I)

International mergers and acquisitions present many unique challenges, and due diligence is absolutely required. In the first of a two-part post, we provide a helpful checklist which can be used by HR professionals involved in a transaction. Continue...

Published 12 Oct 2010 2:43 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, International Expertise, expatriate, international hr, Benefits, Labor Law, Mergers & Acquisition
Managing Pay in a Global Enterprise

Managing compensation and reward globally is a huge challenge. A global compensation policy provides an organization with guidance and guidelines to manage pay and benefits effectively, around the world. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 30 Aug 2010 5:30 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, International Expertise, international hr, Benefits, International Benefits, policy development
Corporate Intranets – A Global Disconnect?

A global intranet is a good way to build employee loyalty. But be sure to remember that the site must be tailored to local as well as corporate needs. Read this post for some design tips. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 25 Aug 2010 5:55 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: General, Global HR, International Expertise, Cross Cultural Insights, Intranets

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Ten Questions HR Should Ask When Your Company Expands Internationally

Square Peg in a Round Hole: Balancing the Global Salary Budget

What You Wish You Knew For Your Global HR Career

Global Mobility Policies for the 21st Century

Importance of Medical Insurance in Multinational Pooling

Taking Corporate Programs Global – Your Mileage May Vary!

Global Salary Grades or Global Salary Structure?

Managing International Assignees During a Crisis

Impact of Devaluation on Local Pay

Who Dresses for Success Anymore?

Employment in France – A Quick Checklist for Employers

Are You Diligent with Your Due Diligence? (Part II)

Are you Diligent With Your Due Diligence? (Part I)

Managing Pay in a Global Enterprise

Corporate Intranets – A Global Disconnect?