We have a wide knowledge of Global HR issues, built up
over 15 years. We will help you in all areas of Global HR
including:
» Strategic HR planning
» Formulation of Policies and Procedures
» Employee Handbooks
» Employment
Law
» Employment
Contracts
» Work Permits and Visas
» Recruitment
and New Employee Orientation
» Training
and Development
» Online employee benefit
communication, administration and HR database
Our clients come from many different industries from High Technology, IT,
Financial Services and Pharmaceutical to Manufacturing
and Not For Profit organizations. They all have similar needs: to recruit and retain the highest-quality,
motivated employees, to ensure their business needs are met throughout the world.
We successfully run all or the HR administration and
payrolls for many global companies. We are a complete
outsourced HR solution!
HR Outside of North America
Doing business outside of North America, particularly in
Europe, is no more difficult than in other parts of the
world. There are a good many differences to be taken into
account, which in the HR arena include:
Employment Legislation — The regulatory framework within which companies in
different countries have to operate is wide-ranging and often complex, and can be either national or, in the EU,
Europe-wide. Generally employees in Europe have more statutory rights than in many other places.
Remuneration Packages — The total package is often made up differently and with
different emphasis (taking into account state benefit provision and cultural issues).
Working Hours — The working day can have a different shape. In the UK for
example, the British often start later and also finish later. In contrast, in many parts of Southern Europe the day may be
extended with a long afternoon break, particularly during the summer months. The norm for holiday periods within
employment contracts is higher in the UK than many parts of the world - but higher still in other European countries.
And there is also a working-time directive, which regulates total hours.
Recruitment Culture — the nature of the process and the speed of decision-making
vary greatly, and are often quite different to the expectations of a new business entering a new country for
the first time.
Even Language has its pitfalls. The common business language may be English but there is plenty
of room for misunderstandings.
