Globalization and its challenges to HR
After centuries of technological progress and advances in international cooperation, the world is more connected than ever. Globalization is the process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide. Globalization has accelerated since the 18th century due to advances in transportation and communication technology. In addition Economically, globalization involves goods, services, data, technology, and the economic resources of capital. The expansion of global markets liberalizes the economic activities of the exchange of goods and funds. Removal of cross-border trade barriers has made the formation of global markets more feasible.'
In simple words can describe that great movement and increasing integration of four elements across the borders. those are ,
- Products
- Capital
- People
- Services

The roles & obligations of HR departments are changing in the modern business due to globalization. The social economic and political scenario is changing, and the role of human resource is becoming the most essential in the globalized organization. With the globalization of the world economy, even small firms are discovering that success depends on marketing and managing abroad. But operating globally or expanding abroad requires putting in place management systems to control overseas activities. These systems include managerial controls, planning systems, and of course human resource systems for recruiting, selecting, training, appraising and compensation diverse pool of employees. Managing human resources under the shade of globalization or in other words in international scenario creates challenge.
Factors effecting HRM in globalization or international Market
- Culture
- Education - Human Capital
- Political - Legal system
- Economic system
- Shortage of talent in developed countries
- Availability of low cost labor in emerging countries.
- Technological progress
Challenges and conclusion to HR
References
Albrow, Martin; King, Elizabeth (1990). Globalization, Knowledge and Society. London: Sage. ISBN 0-8039-8323-9. OCLC 22593547
Read "Following the Money: U.S. Finance in the World Economy" at NAP.edu
Noe, R., Gerhart, B., Wright, P., & Eligh, L. (2016). Strategic human resource management: gaining a competitive Advantage. (2nd Canadian ed.). McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited
http://www.jimsjournal.org/6%20Bhushan%20Kapoor.pdf

organisations become increasingly global, HR managers will face new challenges as they try to create efficient,
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With globalization, a wide path is opened for employees for new job opportunities and it is a challenge for HR leaders to recruit the best among the market only by traditional ways.
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