Global Human Resources Update 2.26.07

Editor's Notes

1. the expatriate often comes back knowledgeable about trade rules and regulations, business practices, joint venture methodology and other such market realities that he or she could not have learned long-distance or from quick trips there eight times a year. This knowledge and flexibility can breed tremendous self-confidence
2. A U.S. employee might be sent to one abroad, armed with a pro-active checklist of things to do to enhance knowledge and to learn from the experience Integrating international experience is "one of the most critical issues that human resources professionals face today; a representative from the home office needs to be living in the local market to influence the marketplace and to integrate the division within the company In my tours talking to human resource managers, only one out of 500 companies has a formal debriefing program
3. A U.S. employee might be sent to one abroad, armed with a pro-active checklist of things to do to enhance knowledge and to learn from the experience Integrating international experience is "one of the most critical issues that human resources professionals face today; a representative from the home office needs to be living in the local market to influence the marketplace and to integrate the division within the company In my tours talking to human resource managers, only one out of 500 companies has a formal debriefing program