Suggested Table of Contents

Introduction..

Table of Contents..

Brief description and history of country.

Government Style.

Current economic climate.

Industrial Relations..

How has HR evolved within your country..

Holidays and sick leave entitlements..

Employment Legislation & related reporting..

Labor statistics

Defining the Pay Market.

The cultural context.

Immigration Act and how this affects multinationals recruiting externally

Manpower Surveys

Taxation issues

HR Practices and Policies.

Contemporary HR issues facing your country

Performance Management.

Documentation used within HR.

Contracts of Employment.

Internationalization of companies

Major companies doing business within your country

In country HR trends and practices

Challenges faced by international companies entering, attracting and retaining the best people.

Staffing the multinational Corporation.

Information for Recruiters and Job-Seekers

Ongoing professional training & development.

Resources for shipping & relocation.

Personnel Marketing/Campus recruiting.

Name of Major Newspapers for placing Job Ads.

Compensation Practices.

Contemporary vision of globalization and new market opportunities.

Names and E-mail address of Major Recruitment Agencies.

Summary.

References

Appendices

International Comparisons in HR

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