When I was working as a Global Mobility Leader at one of the big four consulting firms, I sometimes had a hard time explaining to my team members why they were not compensated at the same level as an HR Manager (or HR Business Partner as they used to be called back in the day). I told them about my vision of Global Mobility Managers reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources or even the Head of Business Development. I encouraged them to learn more and gain more profound knowledge and expertise to talk to line managers about international assignments through the business view (not just the talent development glasses). I was frustrated about the lack of recognition and […]

By Brooke Faulkner As the world becomes more connected, many businesses are dreaming of expanding into other global markets. In fact, 54 percent of US companies already have some foreign market involvement, according to statistics from Rutgers University, and a whopping 80 percent of business executives agree that U.S. companies should expand internationally for long-term business growth. Increased digitization may make foreign expansion seem like a piece of cake, but in actuality, many factors contribute to realizing success as a truly global business. Here are three things to consider when conducting business abroad: Invest in Workforce Diversity and Hiring The HR component of a business is often looked at as a follow-up measure after the integral team has established a […]