Global Compensation and International HR Practices
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Global Compensation and International HR Practices
This course is part of HR Management and Workforce Planning Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Analyze global compensation systems and international staffing strategies.
Design cross-cultural training and expatriate management programs effectively.
Evaluate global performance management and international labor relations practices.
Skills you'll gain
- Human Capital
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Business Ethics
- Human Resources Management and Planning
- Compensation Analysis
- Human Resource Strategy
- Workforce Management
- Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation Management
- Human Resource Management
- Employee Performance Management
- Labor Relations
- Labor Compliance
- Human Resources
- Compensation Strategy
- Performance Appraisal
- Performance Management
- Performance Review
- International Relations
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May 2026
20 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
Develop practical expertise in International Human Resource Management (IHRM) and learn how multinational organizations manage compensation, staffing, employee mobility, and workforce performance across global business environments. This course is designed for HR professionals, managers, and business leaders seeking to strengthen their ability to manage people effectively in international settings.
The course begins with the foundations of global HR management, introducing international compensation systems, staffing approaches, and workforce planning strategies used by multinational organizations. Learners then explore global employee development and mobility practices, including expatriation, repatriation, cultural adaptation, and cross-cultural training methods that improve employee success in international assignments. As the course progresses, learners examine the strategic role of HR in global expansion, including internationalization stages, foreign market entry approaches, global operations, and ethical considerations in international business environments. The course also focuses on global performance management systems, helping learners understand how employee performance is evaluated across countries and cultures using structured feedback and assessment methods. Finally, learners explore global labor relations, trade unions, strategic alliances, and cross-border workforce integration challenges faced by multinational organizations. What makes this course unique is its comprehensive and application-focused approach to global HR compensation and workforce management. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to make informed international HR decisions, manage global talent effectively, and align HR strategies with multinational business objectives.
This module introduces the core principles of International Human Resource Management (IHRM), focusing on global compensation strategies, staffing approaches, and the foundational concepts required to manage a diverse international workforce effectively.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 52 minutes
- Global Compensation Basicsβ’12 minutes
- Global Pay Strategiesβ’8 minutes
- International Staffing Methodsβ’8 minutes
- Global Recruitment & Selectionβ’10 minutes
- Introduction to IHRMβ’7 minutes
- IHRM Core Conceptsβ’8 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Foundations of Global HR Managementβ’30 minutes
- Understanding Global Compensation Systemsβ’10 minutes
- Global Talent Acquisition & Staffingβ’10 minutes
- Introduction to IHRM Frameworkβ’10 minutes
This module focuses on preparing and managing employees for international assignments, including training, cultural adaptation, global mobility, and effective repatriation strategies to ensure long-term organizational success.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
9 videosβ’Total 64 minutes
- Global Training Overviewβ’9 minutes
- Pre-Departure Training Designβ’9 minutes
- Training Effectiveness in IHRMβ’2 minutes
- Global Business Structuresβ’7 minutes
- Re-entry Challengesβ’7 minutes
- Re-entry Adjustment Issuesβ’9 minutes
- Global Organizational Structuresβ’10 minutes
- Global Careers & Re-entryβ’5 minutes
- Repatriation processβ’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Global Employee Development & Mobilityβ’30 minutes
- Training for International Assignmentsβ’10 minutes
- Managing Global Assignments & Structuresβ’10 minutes
- Repatriation & Career Transitionβ’10 minutes
This module explores the strategic role of HR in global expansion, including internationalization stages, HR functions, foreign market entry modes, and ethical considerations in international business operations.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 41 minutes
- Internationalization Stagesβ’4 minutes
- IHRM Overviewβ’9 minutes
- IHRM Functionsβ’7 minutes
- IHRM Practicesβ’6 minutes
- Foreign Market Entry Modesβ’9 minutes
- Offshoring & Ethicsβ’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - IHRM Strategy & Global Operationsβ’30 minutes
- Internationalization & HR Roleβ’10 minutes
- IHRM Functions & Practicesβ’10 minutes
- Global Expansion & Ethicsβ’10 minutes
This module covers the design and implementation of global performance management systems, focusing on evaluation methods, feedback mechanisms, and the impact of internal and external factors on employee performance across countries.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 48 minutes
- Global Performance Systemsβ’11 minutes
- Managing Global Employee Performanceβ’6 minutes
- International Performance Practicesβ’6 minutes
- Global Performance Appraisalβ’7 minutes
- IHRM Trends & Challengesβ’10 minutes
- IHRM Environmental Factorsβ’8 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Global Performance Managementβ’30 minutes
- Building Performance Systemsβ’10 minutes
- Evaluating Global Performanceβ’10 minutes
- Trends & Influencing Factorsβ’10 minutes
This module examines global industrial relations, trade unions, and strategic alliances, highlighting HRβs role in managing cross-border partnerships, labor relations, and organizational integration in multinational environments.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 42 minutes
- Global Strategic Alliancesβ’8 minutes
- HR in Mergers & Joint Venturesβ’9 minutes
- Industrial Relations Overviewβ’3 minutes
- Global Industrial Relations Issuesβ’9 minutes
- Trade Unions in Global IRβ’6 minutes
- Global Labour Relationsβ’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Global HR Relations & Strategic Alliancesβ’30 minutes
- Global Partnerships & Expansionβ’10 minutes
- Industrial Relations in a Global Contextβ’10 minutes
- Trade Unions & Labour Relationsβ’10 minutes
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