INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTION IHRM is the process of employing and developing people in international organizations which operate globally. It means working across national boundaries to formulate and implement resourcing, development, career management and remuneration strategies, policies, and practices applicable to international workforce.

Introduction Host country Home/Parent country Third country

Features of IHRM Right person at right job, irrespective of geographical location. Long term plans for effective alignment of HR strategies with corporate strategies. Development of skills required to work beyond national boundaries. Determination of compensation for host, home and third country nationals on country specific factors. Centralized reporting relationship Well organized evaluation system Understanding cultural dimensions of host countries Good communication among all parts and people at global level.

Differences between HRM and IHRM Additional HR activities International perspective on HR functions Greater attention to expatriate employees’ personal needs Gradual shift in focus Greater risk exposure Other factors

Challenges facing IHRM Management of cultural diversity Management of complexity of workforce Management of communication channels Management of divergent economic system Management of legal and IR issues.

International HR Practices International Recruitment Ethnocentric Approach Polycentric Approach Geocentric Approach International selection International training and development Pre move training Continual training Repatriation training

International HR Practices International compensation Balance sheet approach- purchasing power and standard of living like home country Going rate approach- compensation structure according to Host country International performance evaluation International IR International employee safety and health

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