Global HRM in layman term means taking care of employees for organisations that operate in more than one country or continent.
While a company may use a single brand (i.e. McDonald's) and deliver similar products/ services worldwide, organisations operating in different countries are subjected to different cultures and legislations. Employees' need across different countries may differ as well. Managers in organisations with presence in different countries need to consider the following:-
1. Cultures and customs:- what is considered rude when doing business in one country may be a norm in another country.
2. Salary benchmark and working time:- the same organisation operating in different countries may have different compensation and benefit schemes and working time.
3. Different laws and regulations:- Taxation laws, HR laws are different in each countries.
Having a streamlined and effective global HR management enhances operational efficiencies, reduces costs and most importantly boosting employees' morale.