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Develop practical expertise in International Human Resource Management (IHRM) and learn how multinational organizations manage compensation, staffing, employee mobility, and workforce performance across global business environments. This course is designed for HR professionals, managers, and business leaders seeking to strengthen their ability to manage people effectively in international settings. The course begins with the foundations of global HR management, introducing international compensation systems, staffing approaches, and workforce planning strategies used by multinational organizations. Learners then explore global employee development and mobility practices, including expatriation, repatriation, cultural adaptation, and cross-cultural training methods that improve employee success in international assignments. As the course progresses, learners examine the strategic role of HR in global expansion, including internationalization stages, foreign market entry approaches, global operations, and ethical considerations in international business environments. The course also focuses on global performance management systems, helping learners understand how employee performance is evaluated across countries and cultures using structured feedback and assessment methods. Finally, learners explore global labor relations, trade unions, strategic alliances, and cross-border workforce integration challenges faced by multinational organizations. What makes this course unique is its comprehensive and application-focused approach to global HR compensation and workforce management. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to make informed international HR decisions, manage global talent effectively, and align HR strategies with multinational business objectives.

Syllabus

Foundations of Global HR Management

This module introduces the core principles of International Human Resource Management (IHRM), focusing on global compensation strategies, staffing approaches, and the foundational concepts required to manage a diverse international workforce effectively.

Global Employee Development & Mobility

This module focuses on preparing and managing employees for international assignments, including training, cultural adaptation, global mobility, and effective repatriation strategies to ensure long-term organizational success.

IHRM Strategy & Global Operations

This module explores the strategic role of HR in global expansion, including internationalization stages, HR functions, foreign market entry modes, and ethical considerations in international business operations.

Global Performance Management

This module covers the design and implementation of global performance management systems, focusing on evaluation methods, feedback mechanisms, and the impact of internal and external factors on employee performance across countries.

Global HR Relations & Strategic Alliances

This module examines global industrial relations, trade unions, and strategic alliances, highlighting HR’s role in managing cross-border partnerships, labor relations, and organizational integration in multinational environments.