This document provides an overview of topics related to global human resource management. It discusses the purpose of the class, which is to understand managing global human capital and the global HR function. It also lists the top countries by population size. Additionally, it outlines trends in the international division of labor, including routine production services, in-person services, and symbolic-analytic services. Finally, it discusses differences between domestic and international HRM, noting responsibilities for more activities, expertise in employment laws, involvement with expatriate families, and exposure to more problems.