14.3 International HRM Considerations Learning Objectives Be able to explain how the selection process for an expatriate differs from a domestic process. Explain possible expatriate training topics and the importance of each. Identify the performance review and legal differences for international assignments. Explain the logistical considerations for expatriate assignments. In an international environment, as long as proper research is performed, most HRM concepts can be applied. The important thing to… Read More »International HRM Considerations

14.2 Staffing Internationally Learning Objectives Be able to explain the three staffing strategies for international businesses and the advantages and disadvantages for each. Explain the reasons for expatriate failures. One of the major decisions for HRM when a company decides to operate overseas is how the overseas operation will be staffed. This is the focus of this section. Types of Staffing Strategy There are three main staffing strategies a company… Read More »Staffing Internationally

14.1 Offshoring, Outsourcing Learning Objectives Be able to explain the terminology related to international HRM. Define global HRM strategies. Explain the impact of culture on HRM practices. As you already know, this chapter is all about strategic human resource management (HRM) in a global environment. If this is an area of HRM that interests you, consider taking the WorldatWork Global Remuneration Professional certification (GRP). The GRP consists of eight examinations… Read More »Offshoring, Outsourcing

Chapter 14: International HRM Things Weren’t What They Seemed When your organization decided to go “global” two years ago, the executives didn’t know what they were getting into. While the international market was attractive for your company’s product, the overall plan wasn’t executed well. The organization was having great success selling its baby bath product in the domestic market, and once that market was saturated, the organization decided to sell… Read More »International HRM

13.2 Health Hazards at Work Learning Objective Be able to explain health concerns that can affect employees at work. While OSHA covers many areas relating to health and safety at work, a few other areas are also important to mention. Stress management, office-related injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and no-fragrance areas are all contemporary issues surrounding employee health and safety. We will discuss these issues in this section. Stress… Read More »Health Hazards at Work

13.1 Workplace Safety and Health Laws Learning Objectives Be able to explain OSHA laws. Understand right-to-know laws. Workplace safety is the responsibility of everyone in the organization. HR professionals and managers, however, play a large role in developing standards, making sure safety and health laws are followed, and tracking workplace accidents. Section 13.1.1 “Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Laws” addresses workplace laws as they relate to safety. Occupational Safety and Health… Read More »Workplace Safety and Health Laws

Chapter 13: Safety and Health at Work Training for Safety As the HR manager of a large construction company, your workers’ health and safety is of paramount concern. Last week, you reported an incidence rate of 7.5 accidents per 100 employees to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). When you compared these numbers to last year, you found the number had significantly increased, as it was 4.2. This is… Read More »Safety and Health at Work

12.3 Administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Learning Objective Be able to explain how to manage the grievance process. A grievance procedure or process is normally created within the collective bargaining agreement. The grievance procedure outlines the process by which grievances over contract violations will be handled. This will be the focus of our next section. Procedures for Grievances A violation of the contract terms or perception of violation normally results in… Read More »Administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

12.2 Collective Bargaining Learning Objectives Be able to describe the process of collective bargaining. Understand the types of bargaining issues and the rights of management. Discuss some strategies when working with unions. When employees of an organization vote to unionize, the process for collective bargaining begins. Collective bargaining is the process of negotiations between the company and representatives of the union. The goal is for management and the union to reach a… Read More »Collective Bargaining

Chapter 12: Working with Labor Unions Unhappy Employees Could Equal Unionization As the HR manager for a two-hundred-person company, you tend to have a pretty good sense of employee morale. Recently, you are concerned because it seems that morale is low, because of pay and the increasing health benefit costs to employees. You discuss these concerns with upper-level management, but owing to financial pressures, the company is not able to… Read More »Working with Labor Unions