The document discusses the challenges and strategies for managing human resources in a global context, particularly for Indian companies with overseas operations. It emphasizes the importance of cultural factors, legal frameworks, and integrating global HR practices with local systems. Best practices include fostering a strong corporate culture, treating local teams as equals, and maintaining effective communication while avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.

1. HUMAN RESOURCESMANAGING GLOBALHR GLOBE CONSULTINGwww.hrglobeconsulting.com

2. Globalization – Many companies have extensive overseas operations.Success depends upon- Marketing & Managing overseas.The capability to become global – key determinant of success of Indian firms.

3. INDIAN COMPANIES WITH OVERSEAS OPERATIONS

4. GLOBAL PRESSURES

5. INTER-COUNTRY DIFFERENCES Cultural factors –influence HRM practices & policies.But globalization is blurring national differences in cultures , best depicted by Mc Donald’s.Economic systems- France though a capitalist society- imposed restrictions on-Employers rights to discharge workers.Limited no. of hours an employee can legally work.

6. Legal & Industrial relation factors- - Work councils have there own norms.CODETERMINATION- Employees have legal right to a voice in setting companies policies. - Followed in Germany.

8. MAKING GLOBAL HR SYSTEM ACCEPTABLEThree best practices :-Global systems are more acceptable in truly global organizations.Investigate pressures to differentiate & determine their legitimacy. Try to work within the context of strong corporate culture.

9. BEST GLOBAL PRACTICES

10. DO’S Integrate global tools into local systems.

11. Create strong corporate culture.

12. Create global network for system development.