The movement of labour, products, services, and knowledge continues to develop across international boundaries. Key drivers include the continuing popularity of offshoring, the expansion of supply chains, and the increased demand for a low-skilled migrant workforce. People professionals are central to shaping the corporate approach and culture of global organisations, navigating the legal and regulatory complexities, and recruiting successfully from a diversified talent pool.

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Flexible working cultures – a global perspective

This article looks at flexible working arrangements across 21 countries

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Achieving international global integration: The crucial role of ‘globalising actors’

This thought piece argues that OD practitioners in multinationals must harness the skills of globalising actors to ensure successful international integration

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Labour Market Outlook

Read our latest Labour Market Outlook report for analysis on employers’ recruitment, redundancy and pay intentions

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Employing overseas workers in the UK

This factsheet looks at recruiting overseas workers, the categories of non-UK nationals able to enter and work in the UK, and the legal framework involved.

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For a summary of the key global business concerns for people professionals, read Global workforce management: current trends and considerations by Mercer.

 

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