Managing a workforce across multiple locations

The human resources management (HRM) of global companies takes on the immerse task of managing a workforce across multiple locations where divergent customs, practices and language pose a number of challenges.  Keeping a global mindset is the key in shaping behaviors and resolving issues of government, ownership and engagement.

HRM’s Strategic Role.

1.   Aligning business strategic of

-planning

-selection

-performance evaluation

-compensation

-development

-staffing

2.   Develop employment policies

3.   Making sure conforming of the underlying values, belief and principles

4.  Conduct culture awareness and diversity courses

5.   Put in place best practices for workplace diversity

-strong support from senior management

-middle management play a greater role

-cultivate mentorship culture and programs at all levels

-make diversity as strategic plan and core values

-organize diversity orientation sessions

6.   Communicate company’s values clearly

Nicholas Goh

Global mindset is key to success

TheStar Thursday 7 July 2011