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Study: Indian College Students Bet Big on Soft Skills
MUMBAI, INDIA—More than 40 percent of undergraduates attach more importance to employability skills over domain knowledge, according to a new study by The Indian School of Integrated Learning (ISIL), a business proficiency skill development school.
Global Labor Market Outlook Grim
According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), even though the global recession has slowed, the early stages of the economic recovery will be too muted to result in strong job creation. As a result, unemployment is expected to rise in OECD countries—in general, the highly developed countries of North America, Europe, East Asia and Australia—to a new postwar high of 10 percent (57 million unemployed) and to remain at that level through 2010.
Manpower: Q4 2009 Will Not Be Quarter for Robust Global Hiring
Employers around the world plan to keep their staffing levels relatively stable during the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc.
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Brazilian General Manager Says He’s Entitled to Raise, But Is He?
"I have a manufacturing operation in Brazil—approximately 17 employees," an HR director of an MNC queries. "The general manager is telling me that all employees in this operation are covered by the union contract, including himself. The general manager is telling me that local customs, practices, etc., are such that all employees will receive the 8 percent wage increase that was recently negotiated between union and management. Must I grant the non-production and management employees the 8 percent increase? The answer is no.
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Puzzled by Global HR? Ask an Expert is an occasional series in which SHRM members can pose direct questions to experts in the field of Global HR. To pose your question contact SHRM's Global Discipline Editor Aliah D. Wright at aliah.wright@shrm.org
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Global HR Becomes a Top Priority When Foreign Companies buy U.S. Operations
Some U.S. businesses sold during the recession have been snapped up by foreign companies, creating global HR challenges overnight.
Outsourcing in Turbulent Times
Outsourcing marches on unabated, even as providers’ businesses change.
Court Report: Liability Possible for Acts by Agents in Foreign Countries
Aliens must present sufficiently plausible facts to support claims that their employers or employers’ agents conspired with paramilitary forces or police officials to murder and torture them before they can use the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) or the Torture Victims Protection Act (TVPA) to gain access to U.S. federal courts, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held.
SHRM RESEARCH REPORTS
Women Face Challenges in India
A new SHRM report examines the challenges and opportunities for women in management positions in India.
India: Building Sustainable Leadership Competency
Change is occurring rapidly in Indian companies. In today’s challenging economy sustainable leadership competency is important for stability and growth of India’s domestic and global organizations. This article examines leadership in Indian companies in the context of the cultural and economic climate as well as through research, which offers both clarity and questions about the appropriate pathways to build sustainable leadership.
Global Diversity Advantage: The Next Competitive Edge
Globalization is changing how businesses operate, including how they create economic value, meet customer needs, find and manage talent, and fulfill social responsibilities. Being successful in the long term requires unprecedented levels of interaction between, and collaboration among, people of diverse cultures, religions, experiences and perspectives.
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View SHRM's H1N1Pandemic Checklist for HR Professionals
Whenever an organization experiences a crisis, its HR leaders find themselves in the eye of the storm. But don't panic. SHRM's here to help HR professionals get tips to plan, lead, and ensure the health and safety of staff as well as train and manage employee and labor relations as H1N1 continues its sweep worldwide.
Report: Enforcement of 'Broken' Immigration Laws Isn't Working
A recent study finds failure to enact comprehensive federal immigration reform has led to 'lopsided, enforcement-only initiatives that have cost ... billions of dollars' and not stopped unauthorized immigrants from moving to the United States.Beam Them Up: Porting H-1B Aliens to Your Company
It seems too good to be true. After searching for months, you’ve found the perfect candidate for the job. She’s got the perfect academic credentials and experience.
Yet, during the callback interview she says there is one small thing you should
know. She's on an H-1B visa with her current employer, but offers to “transfer” it and start work with your company right away—neither you nor the company have to do anything at all. You breathe a sigh of relief. Then, sitting at your desk an hour later, you wonder if it is that simple. It isn’t.
Global Pandemic Planning Critical to Minimize H1N1 Flu’s Impact
Consider this scenario: An expatriate develops a severe fever and cough while working in an overseas office and H1N1 (swine) flu is suspected. Said employee then requires repatriation from the remote site because of his inability to perform his duties. What is the employer’s responsibility? Better yet, have you planned for such a contingency? Experts say failing to plan could mean planning to fail.
DHS, CDC, Small Businesses Prepare H1N1 Guide for Employers
Fearing the worst, two government agencies and an association of small businesses are urging companies to plan now for the impending swine flu pandemic spreading across the United States. One report shows that nearly 2 million Americans could be hospitalized by the novel H1N1 flu virus.
SHRM IN INDIA
SHRM to Take HR Delegation to India Fall 2009
Senior human resource executives will explore India Dec. 6-15, 2009, when the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) leads them through the U.S.-India Executive HR Exchange program. Led by SHRM Chief Operating Officer China Miner Gorman, the delegation of HR professionals will network with each other and India’s HR practitioners and explore India’s rich history and culture.
Recession Forces Indian Firms to Make Fewer, Better Hires
MUMBAI, INDIA—Salary cuts, layoffs and the demise of fat bonuses have been the flavor of the season for businesses globally as they struggle to battle a once-in-a-lifetime recession. Indian companies, too, have faced a tough 12 months as business confidence has been hit. However, many Indian companies have used this time to take a fresh look at the way they do business—especially human resources.
HR Fights H1N1 Flu Fears in India
The H1N1 (swine) flu strain has affected Indian businesses. Many HR professionals are taking steps to protect and calm panicky employees.
Previously Reported
Restructuring, High-Pressure Tactics Pushing French Telecom Workers to Suicide The suicide of Jean-Paul Rouannet, a longtime employee with France Telecom, normally would be reported only by local media outlets in France. However, this story grabbed international attention because Rouannet is reportedly the 24th employee of the French telecommunications giant to commit suicide since February 2008. He left behind a note blaming stress at the workplace for his suicide.
2010 Salary Increase Budgets Projected to Rise Worldwide
Preliminary results from Culpepper’s annual survey of salary budgets reveal that global base salary increase budgets are projected to rise from 1.89 percent in 2009 to 2.85 percent in 2010.
Diversity Management Is Brave New World for Indian Managers
MUMBAI, INDIA— India is home to a diverse group of people of different languages, religions, customs and lifestyles. This diversity brings with it tremendous creativity and perceptual abilities. While we have prided ourselves on the “Unity in Diversity” chant, a close look will tell us that this is more an aspiration than a reality.