Despite being the most expensive Olympics in history, several buildings and arenas hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia were structurally … Read more
The Workplace Gender Gap? They Also Have It in the Cayman Islands
Editor’s Note: Sheena Sigsworth will be writing from time to time about HR and the workplace as she sees it from the Cayman Islands. We’ve heard … Read more
Employment and Workplace Challenges in Hong Kong
By Alice Wang With dynamic soaring towers, elaborate bright lights, and heart warming traditional customs, Hong Kong’s enigmatic economic and business … Read more
Pregnancy Leave: Just How Much Is Too Much?
So, I’ve been up north at HRPA 2014 and have learned so much about our Canadian HR sisters and brothers (and like the U.S., it’s still mostly sisters!). … Read more
Australia Moves to Beef Up Its Anti-Bullying in the Workplace Laws
By Naomi Sheridan Australian workplaces have long been subject to anti-bullying laws, but effective Jan. 1, 2014, workers have an additional avenue in … Read more
When We Connect the ‘Global Integration’ Dots, Recruiters Risk Being Defined Here by Their Practices There
The hiring process has no minimum acceptable (or unacceptable) standard of practice. Anything goes and many recruiters prefer it that way. Perhaps … Read more
Cultural Translations: HR and Life Lessons After 6 Months in the Mideast
“The logic you have based your decisions on over your lifetime is not usable here.” Everyone sitting around the office basically agreed. But then again, we … Read more
Hiring Mistakes to Avoid When Recruiting in Germany
Companies coming into Germany often look for sales people, business development managers or similar people in order to get business in Germany going. As a … Read more
Pay For Performance: How It Is Viewed Around the World
Pay for performance is a new concept in many countries. Unlike the United States, some cultures consider it unacceptable to tell employees they are … Read more
The O-1A Visa: It’s For People With Extraordinary Abilities
By Jessica Cook The O-1A visa category is available to foreign nationals with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, business, or … Read more