The world of work has changed beyond recognition in recent years, with commentators predicting that we are on the precipice of a seismic shift not seen since the industrial revolution. Of course no-one knows exactly what lies ahead – but one of the few certainties to emerge is that if nothing else, the future will definitely be global.

1. 5
for HR to develop
ways
GLOBAL
CURIOSITY

2. is one of the
key forces
driving the
future to be
GLOBAL
The world of work is heading
to a
TECHNOLOGY
GLOBAL PATH

3. The advent of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
has put sophisticated technology within
reach of the smallest business in the
farthest corner of the world

4. Economic pressure is forcing
companies to take an
Looking at emerging
markets
Paying attention to
emerging consumers
and opportunities
INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
Monitoring growth rates in
Asia ( significantly ahead
of developed economies)
GOAL:
Long term sustained growth

5. of CIPD members already have a
significant international element to their
work and many have truly global roles
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Source: http://shop.cipd.co.uk/shop/bookshop/media/cms/pdf/international-human-resource-management-sample-content.pdf
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6. "As we look for the next generation
of HR professionals,
the future leaders of the profession,
global curiosity needs to be a
defining characteristic"
James Cullens,
CIPD Board Member
and Group HRD
at Hays

7. What are the key
areas they need
to get curious
about?
But what does this
really mean in
practice for the HR
professional on the
ground?

8. 5tips on what HR needs
‘global curiosity’
to do to improve its

9. Understand the big picture of what is
changing to the world of work1
Author Lynda Gratton,
points to five forces that will
result in profound changes
to the way we approach
and organise work:
• The need for a low carbon economy
• Rapid advances in technology
• Increasing globalisation
• Changes in longevity and demography
• Important societal changes
Source: Gratton, L. (2011). The shift:The future of work is already here. 1st ed. London: Collins.

10. Formulate the right questions to understand
what is happening in the specific sectors
within which HR people work
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What are the challenges
facing the industry?
How is it responding?
What new products and
services are likely to emerge?
How will these be adapted
so that they become global
offerings?

11. Get how other
companies are
tackling their
global HR
challenges
3
• Conferences, exhibitions,
sector specific surveys and
reports are good hunting
ground for HR people
looking to network
• Benchmarking global
policies and practices
against other
organisations with
industry intelligence

12. 4
Improve internal
intelligence
Encourage global dialogue
and collaboration on HR issues
and to help you improve your
understanding of what’s really
needed
Your HR system should be
able to provide powerful
insights into your workforce
Understand and use the
data

13. 5
Get global
experience to
develop personal
insight
The best way to get an
insight into the HR
challenges facing
managers on the ground
is to experience them for
yourself

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