Learning Expatriates and Repatriation Employment insecurity in the United.docx
1. Learning Activity: Expatriates and Repatriation Employment insecurity in
the United
Learning Activity: Expatriates and RepatriationEmployment insecurity in the United States
caused by layoffs and downsizing is experienced by other countries as well. As an HR leader
in a multinational corporation, you could be responsible for both expatriate and repatriate
employees in many different countries who are concerned about their careers. You realize
that most of your expatriates normally have a greater degree of flexibility, autonomy, and
independent decision-making while working abroad than their counterparts in the
U.S.Explain, in one or two paragraphs, how you would address the repatriation of expatriate
employees when they may not have a job opportunity, experience difficulty readjusting to
the culture, or struggle to learn a new job, after returning to their home country.Provide an
example and the rationale for your proposed approach to repatriation.
