Managing HR demands of a global organization requires agility. Investigate the top five challenges facing international companies, along with strategies for overcoming them.

1. Navigating the Obstacles
of Global HR:
5 Challenges
and Strategies

2. Technology has
transformed the world
of HR. Thanks to these
advancements,
working with
someone halfway
around the world isn’t
much different than
collaborating with
someone a half a
mile away.

3. Navigating the HR implications of global expansion
can feel like running through an obstacle course.
Let’s tackle the top five global obstacles one at a
time and examine strategies to equip your company
for global success.

4. Obstacle #1:
Compliance

5. Understand HR rules and
regulations for all of your
locations. Top global
compliance obstacles
include:
1. Hiring rules: you
may have to apply for
work visas and report
economic data to
the federal government.

6. 2. Payroll regulations: each county has local
legislation, employment regulations and
work council rules for payroll.
3. Labor laws: unique laws and
nuances regulate treatment
of part-time, temporary
and remote workers.

7. The Strategy:
You have three main options for overcoming this challenge:
1. Research to find compliance best practices for your global
locations.
2. Hire local talent to tap into
in-country compliance
expertise.
3. Outsource to a third-party
and leave the frustrations of
compliance to the experts.

8. Obstacle #2:
Data management

9. Synchronize data so it’s usable
across multiple locations.

10. The Strategy:
Develop a global database for all of your employee and
HR analytics. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology
enables all users, regardless of their location, to access
the same data and information. Benefits include:
• Data is always in sync
• Manual data collection
is eliminated
• Access to responsive,
real-time analytics

11. Obstacle #3:
Recruitment

12. Rethink your candidate experience and
how you convey your corporate brand.

13. The Strategy:
Create a positive experience for
potential employees regardless
of their location.
• Mobile application: design
an app or mobile-optimized
website that simplifies finding and applying to positions.
• Candidate experience: ensure you create a positive,
seamless candidate experience from application to hire.
• Employer brand: reflect your corporate values and culture
in your recruitment processes and materials.

14. Obstacle #4:
Diversity

15. Mediate differences in culture,
communication styles and
engagement preferences.

16. The Strategy:
Show employees the competitive advantages of a culturally
diverse workforce.
• Teach employees how to embrace their cultural differences.
• Train workers to adapt to different work and
communication styles.
• Have fun! Coordinate
programs, contests
and fun events that
highlight the broader
corporate culture.

17. Obstacle #5:
Culture

18. Differences in policies and workplace dynamics
can sometimes create tension or bitterness
between employees at different locations.

19. The Strategy:
Develop standards for everything from corporate
branding to program development and implementation.
Don’t be afraid to let each location incorporate their
culture into the company’s programs.

20. What global HR challenges is your company
facing? Access the resources listed on the next
slide to help your company be a leader in the
global marketplace.
Next Steps

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