Forums

Expanding internationally
General Forum
Expanding internationally
Discuss workforce management, performance management, retention, communication, motivation, contributing to business results and other topics.
Our design/engineering company of 10,000 is being awarded more and more international work. How does a company ensure that the project managers and team leads heading up large contracts in other far f
0
Cat:Topic ForumsForum:ForumId53
Cat:Topic ForumsForum:ForumId53Discussion:DiscussionId35853

Forums » Topic Forums » General Forum » Expanding internationally

You must be logged in to contribute. Log in | Register
 
Forums  »  Topic Forums  »  General Forum  »  Expanding internationally

Expanding internationally

posted at 5/27/2009 2:39 PM EDT
Posts: 1
First: 5/27/2009
Last: 5/27/2009
Our design/engineering company of 10,000 is being awarded more and more international work. How does a company ensure that the project managers and team leads heading up large contracts in other far flung countries can do the work, adapt to the culture and language, motivate new teams and make money for the company? It is hard enough doing all of these things in N America. I have been asked to be the HR lead on this project. Any tips where to begin? Thanks very much.
New post Reply to this post

Expanding internationally

posted at 5/27/2009 5:08 PM EDT
Posts: 1103
First: 3/16/2007
Last: 8/19/2011
Two recommendations;

1. use local nationals

2. believe nothing until you see it in person. that means you get to go visit them.

That's how I did it.
New post Reply to this post

Expanding internationally

posted at 6/16/2009 5:52 AM EDT
Posts: 16
First: 5/18/2009
Last: 6/17/2009
Right on HRPro. You need to visit personally, but also realize that micromanaging will not be an option for international business.
New post Reply to this post

Forums » Topic Forums » General Forum » Expanding internationally

Stay Connected

Join our community for unlimited access to the latest tips, news and information in the HR world.

  • Workforce Technology (Bi-weekly)

    Covering the latest technology trends, tools and applications that are shaping the workforce in the 21st century. Delivered the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month.

  • Dear Workforce (Bi-weekly)

    See what HR professionals are asking, and what Workforce Management experts are saying. Delivered the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

  • Workforce Benefits (Weekly)

    Stay current on all aspects of employee benefits, from health care to retirement issues. Delivered on Wednesdays.

  • Workforce Week (Weekly)

    Free weekly update on the trends in HR and new tools added to Workforce.com. Delivered each Tuesday.

  • Workforce Talent (Monthly)

    See the recruiting, talent development and retention strategies of top companies and get the resources for effective talent management. Delivered the 2nd Monday of each month.

  • Workforce Training (Monthly)

    Stay current on the latest strategies and resources for training and developing your workforce talent. Delivered the 3rd Monday of each month.

HR Jobs
View All Job Listings

Search