HR in Practice with Sanduni Karunanayake

  The Role of HR in Developing a Global Mindset: International Human Resource Management                              International Human Resource Management (IHRM) refers to the management of human resources across national borders to achieve organizational goals (Brewster & Suutari, 2017). It involves managing employees who work in different countries, with different languages, cultures, and legal systems. IHRM has become increasingly important in today’s globalized business environment where multinational corporations operate across different countries and regions. Models for international human resource management (IHRM) 1.       Ethnocentric Model: This model is based on the belief that the values, beliefs, and practices of the parent company should be transferred to its subsidiaries (Perlmutter, 1969). The key positions in the organization are filled by expatr...

  "Adapting to the Global Workforce: The Role of Change Management in People Management" Globalization has brought about significant changes in the way organizations manage their people. With a diverse and multicultural workforce, a global talent pool, virtual teams and remote work arrangements, and rapid technological change, organizations must adapt to remain competitive in a global market . Change Management (CM) is a critical tool for organizations to manage the impact of globalization on people management. The process of creating and putting into action strategies and interventions for businesses transitioning from their current condition to a desired state is known as CM. (Wang and Sun, 2012,103) It involves a systematic approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and the organization as a whole to a new state that is aligned with the organization's vision and strategic objectives. In the context of globalization, CM can assist organizations in responding to...

"Breaking Down Barriers: Overcoming Challenges to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace"                   After substantial social, political, economic, and technological changes in recent decades, prominent corporations are taking initiatives to enhance workplace diversity and inclusion to thrive in this cutthroat competitive world. In an increasingly global market, organizations with diversified workers are better prepared to cater to various external clients. Understanding that each human is unique and recognizing our distinct characteristics are part of the concept of diversity . Race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, age, physical ability, religious beliefs, political views or other ideologies are manifestations of these. It is the investigation of these disparities in a supportive, safe, and encouraging atmosphere. It is about getting to know one another and going beyond basic tolerance to embrace and c...