Independent contractors and the companies that hire them are under more international scrutiny than ever before. In the last several years alone, there … Read more
Expanding to Europe: What Should Go Into the ‘Where’ Decision
The authors of a study published in Management International Review in June point out that the “trend towards globalization and intense global competition … Read more
Why I Say TCKs Make Great Workers
There are solid reasons companies deploy their people in different countries and cultures. Of course, the most significant is to fulfill business strategy … Read more
More Than Time Zones Separate You From Your Global Teams
Effectively managing a global team requires stellar leadership and communication skills coupled with a dynamic cultural awareness. It takes effort to … Read more
Technology Can Make Global Relocation Smoother and Easier
It’s time to rethink the way we move talent. Companies are well aware that global mobility drives organizational performance; of the 10,400 business people … Read more
The UAE: Poised to Become a Leader In HR Analytics
Within the Middle East region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) combines a large economy with an attractive growth rate and high levels of personal income. … Read more
How to Combat International Assignment Failure
Global brands spend an incredible amount of money on overseas assignments. On average, over $300,000 including comp is invested annually in the practice, … Read more
4 Best Practices to Ensure Immigration Compliance
Tapping into the global workforce – and sending employees to offices around the world – can be a financial boon in many industries. But whenever business … Read more
European Court Clarifies Legality of Banning Islamic Headscarves in the Workplace
On March 14 the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) issued a significant ruling clarifying when an employer may prohibit employees from wearing … Read more
Success in the Global Workplace Takes Understanding the Culture
An engineering manager I’ll call Geoff was sent to his company’s Mexican subsidiary to direct a team of engineers. His job was to get a production line up … Read more