From HRM to IHRM Internationalization of HR Prof. Dr. jur. Dietmar Högel Teaching Visit: HHN / SSU Friday, 04.09.2015, same time & place ¡ The Intercultural Challenge. Expat Training & Preparation ¡ Lecture (90 minutes) ¡ Film „Outsourced“ (105 minutes) } intercultural adventures of a US-Expat in India } film is much used in intercultural trainings for future expatriates (not only for India) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 2 Learning Objectives (1) Upon completion of this lecture students will be able to: ¡ describe the major differences between domestic HRM and IHRM and name the factors responsible for the complexity of IHRM ¡ define the term „expatriate“ and differentiate expats from employees performing other forms of international business activity Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 3 Learning Objectives (2) ¡ to describe different assignment types and expose typical reasons for sending expats on a foreign assignment ¡ explain the vastly different role familyrelated issues play in HRM and IHRM ¡ to give an overview over typical IHRM activities and challenges ¡ identify convergence tendencies between HRM and IHRM Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 4 Outline (1) 1. Domestic HRM (Recap) 2. IHRM – A Tour d‘Horizon Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø What HRM is about Basic Questions Expatriates Location Challenges Family Challenges Compensation Compliance Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 5 Outline (2) Ø Ø Ø The Poaching Challenge Selected IHRM Activities Expat Communities (on-/offline) 3. Internationalization of HRM Ø Ø Multicultural Workforce in Germany Concept of Workforce Diversity 4. Recommended Literature Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 6 1. Domestic HRM (Recap) (1) Human Resource Management The process of hiring and developing employees so that they become more valuable to the organization. HRM includes conducting job analyses, planning personnel needs, recruiting the right people for the job, orienting and training, managing wages and salaries, providing benefits and incentives, evaluating performance, resolving disputes, and communication with all employees at all levels. ... http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/human-resource-management-HRM.html ¡ Germans tend to clearly differentiate between: } HR Management Task } HR Administration Tasks (everyday routine tasks) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 7 1. Domestic HRM (Recap) (2) HR Management Tasks (Personalgestaltung) } HR Planning } Recruitment } Working Structures } Mgt. / Leadership } Compensation } HR Development } Release Pre-entry Working Life End of Work Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 8 1. Domestic HRM (Recap) (3) The very core Function of HRM ¡ It is the vital function of HRM to constantly provide the company with } qualified employees } in required numbers } at the right time } for the right duration } at the right work place. Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 9 1. Domestic HRM (Recap) (4) Strategic Challenges of HRM ¡ Effects of demographic decline (Germany) } „war for talent“ → yesterday‘s lecture on SWP ¡ Effects of globalization } transparency of world job markets (internet!) } decreasing emotional attachment (loyalty) of employees to their companies } difference in labour costs between countries } others ... Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 10 1. Domestic HRM (Recap) (5) But ... ... what happens when HRM goes international? Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 11 2. International HRM (1) What IHRM is about ¡ The focus of IHRM lies on expatriates (expats, international assignees). ¡ They are sent abroad by their companies on temporary work assignments for various reasons. ¡ The costs of foreign assignments are high. But, as economic globalization intensifies, their number keeps rising. Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 12 2. International HRM (2) ¡ International Assignment Objectives Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 13 2. International HRM (3) ¡ It is the core task of IHRM to assure the successful completion of assignments by } recruiting and selecting the right people } preparing them for their assignment in an optimal way } helping them with all bureacratic, factual and psychological problems of relocation to a foreign country } extending all this to the expats‘ family members (in the frequent case of an accompanied assignment) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 14 2. International HRM (4) Basic Questions ¡ In which way are domestic HR activities modified in an international environment? ¡ Which activities unnecessary in a domestic environment do we need in IHRM? ¡ Which factors make a differentiation between domestic and international HRM inevitable? Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 15 2. International HRM (5) Domestic HRM International HRM Home-Country Two or more countries involved People from one Country People from two or more countries „Classic“ HR-activities Modified and new HRactivities Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 16 2. International HRM (6) ¡ Different types of countries } parent-country (PC) } host-country (HC) } third countries (TC) ¡ Different categories of people } parent country nationals (PCN) } host country nationals (HCN) } third country nationals (TCN) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 17 2. International HRM (7) ¡ Different set of HR activities } recruitment & selection for an assignment } predeparture training / intercultural preparation } health requirements / medical care / health insurance } finding solutions for partners and children of employee e.g. finding a job for the spouse/partner and getting a work permit finding adequate childcare / school for the children } tax equalization ... and many more Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 18 2. International HRM (8) Three-­‐dimensional Model of IHRM (planning staffing) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 19 2. International HRM (9) ¡ Complexity of IHRM The complexity of operating in different countries and employing different national categories of staff is a key variable that differentiates domestic and international HRM. Dowling/Festing/Engle, IHRM 2008 Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 20 2. International HRM (10) Expatriates (Expats) ¡ „Classic“ Expats are the traditional focus of IHRM ¡ Human linking pins of the globalized Economy ¡ Valuable source of information: The Global Mobility Trends Survey Report (published by annually by Brookfield Global Relocation Services; free download) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 21 2. International HRM (11) ¡ Expats: IHRM-Definition / Terminology } international assignee / expatriate / Auslandsentsandter / экспатриант } professionals sent abroad on a temporary foreign assignment by their companies } expats relocate to the assignment destination (mostly with their families) ¡ Duration of International Assignments } short-term assignment: 3 to 12 months } long-term assignments: 12 months and longer Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 22 ¡ Under 6 months (short term): 6% ¡ 1 to 2 years: 17% ¡ 2 to 3 years: 30% ¡ 3 to 4 years: 18% 48% 72% ¡ over 4 years: 7% ¡ (permanent: 7%) (long term assignment) ¡ 6 months to 1 year (extended): 15% 21% (short term assignment) 2. International HRM (12) (localization) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 23 2. International HRM (13) ¡ Non-Expats } Inpat: international assignee HCN oder TCN from a foreign location to company HQ } Business Travellers: travel the world within the context of normal home country obligations without relocating (business diplomats, sales staff) } Commuter Expats: assignee commutes between home and host location on a daily, weekly, monthly basis or on demand intermediate step between extended business travel and full relocation Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 24 2. International HRM (14) } One-way Permanent Move: a PCN relocates to host country for an indefinite period of time } Localization: conversion away from international assignee status to host terms Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 25 2. International HRM (15) ¡ Profile of the average expat* Gender? PCN/TCN? Age? Marital Status? Accompanied by partner? Accompanied by children? Duration of assignment? Employed prior to assignt. * Based on data provided by Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 26 2. International HRM (17) Location Challenges ¡ Top Assignment Destinations Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 27 2. International HRM (18) ¡ What makes an assignment destination “challenging”? } language barriers } cultural differences } high cost of living } difficult housing situation } food } lack of adequate schools (for children) } restrictive visa and/or work-permit legislation (for partners) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 28 2. International HRM (19) } lack of safety (crime) } security threats (political violence, terrorism, civil war) } environment: water and air pollution } disease, poor sanitation facilities } inadequate medical care, health system } lack of recreational facilities } traffic issues, traffic congestion } climate (extreme heat or cold, humidity) } etc. Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 29 2. International HRM (20) ¡ Most challenging assignment destinations Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 30 2. International HRM (21) ¡ Countries with highest rates of international assignment failure Source: Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 31 2. International HRM (22) Family Challenges ¡ Remember: profile of the average expat* Gender? male (81%) PCN/TCN? PCN Age? 40 (30 – 49 = 71%) Marital Status? married / partnered (74%) Accompanied by partner? with spouse / partner (80%) Accompanied by children? with children (52%) Duration of assignment? 3 years Employed prior to assignt. yes (92%) * Based on data provided by Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 32 2. International HRM (23) ¡ Reasons for assignment refusal Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) Source: Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report 55%! 33 2. International HRM (24) ¡ Critical family challenges Source: Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 34 2. International HRM (25) ¡ The „trailing spouse“ } Although it is a headache to solve family related problems and it may double or triple the cost of an assignment most companies prefer to send couples or families on foreign work assignments. Why? Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 35 2. International HRM (26) } The average expat is a family man! } Family concerns are reason No 1 for assignment refusal! } There is a significant causal relationship between the expat’s and his/her spouse’s willingness to accept an assignment offer (de facto right of veto)! } As an important stabilizing element spouses and family are a key factor for assignment success! } For an assignment companies have to recruit not only the potential expat but the whole family! Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 36 2. International HRM (27) } spouse/partner assistance provided by companies Source: Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report (... continued on next slide) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 37 2. International HRM (28) Source: Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 38 2. International HRM (29) ¡ Children } 52% of expats are accompanied by their children } childrens’ education and family adjustment are the most critical family challenges } some expats have children during their assignment } family concerns are reason No 1 for assignment refusal } companies have to come up with solutions to child-related problems Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 39 2. International HRM (30) „… the main challenge is about education; that´s why we offer the assistance of an education counselor to advise about the most suitable options at the host location ...“ Verbatim Comment, GRTS Report 2009, p. 43 } availability of adequate schooling catering the special needs of expatriate children (e.g. language, culture, etc.) compatibility with parent country education system preparation for a smooth re-entry after the assignment Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 40 2. International HRM (31) } Education assistance for expat families financial assistance with a child’s education during an international assignment (school fees etc.) employer assistance varies according to company culture, budgetary restrictions, employee expectations, etc. 52% of MNEs always contribute to educational expenses (ORC Worldwide Survey 2008). „… schooling is the key point for most parents; availability of good schooling is always a deal maker/breaker. ...“ Verbatim Comment, GRTS Report 2009, p. 43 Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 41 2. International HRM (32) Compensation: the “Expat Package” ¡ Objectives (company perspective) } attracting and retaining qualified staff in countries where the copany needs them (incentive function) } concistency with the overall strategy, structure and business needs of the company as a global player (unified patterns) } facilitating the transfer of international employees in the most cost effective manner Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 42 2. International HRM (33) ¡ Objectives (expat perspective) } financial protection in terms of benefits, social security, living standard } financial advancement through increased income (or savings) } financial aspects of housing, education of children, recreation, travel, reduced income of spouse etc. } this adds up to a considerable potential for additional complexity, problems and technical issues Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 43 2. International HRM (34) ¡ Compensation system for expats } base salary the foundation block of the expat package linked to parent- or host country, international rate? paid in parent- or host country currency, split salary? } foreign service inducement (hardship premium) reward for accepting the assignment (5 – 40% of base salary) for actual hardships (i.e. separation from family) for negative tax consequences etc. Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 44 2. International HRM (35) } allowances aimed at maintaing financial status quo of expat cost-of-living allowance (cola) housing allowance home leave allowance education allowance relocation allowance etc. } other benefits Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 45 2. International HRM (36) ¡ Tax equalization } expats face both domestic and hostcountry tax liabilities } wide variations of tax laws in different (host) countries } tax equalization policies } high cost of international taxation consultancy Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 46 2. International HRM (37) Compliance ¡ The company must assure that the organization and its employees are complying with } internal policies and procedures } legal regulations of parent country, host country and international law } i.e. German managers in Russia have to act in accordance with German law, Russian law and international law (e.g. bribery, „крыша“, „фонд для подкупа“ etc.) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 47 2. International HRM (38) ¡ Sanctions } company may be sued (e.g. Daimler! Siemens!) } expat-manager may be prosecuted and fired ¡ Consequences } high personal risk to the expat } pressure to succeed can lead to insoluble conflicts } expat needs clear guidelines and backing of HQ in case of lost business opportunities Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 48 2. International HRM (39) The Poaching Challenge ¡ Reason No 1 for assignment failure! ¡ Opportunity for recruiters ¡ Threat to employers ¡ The retention of expats and other qualified personell is one of the most important HRchallenges in the international arena! Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 49 2. International HRM (40) Selected IHRM Activities ¡ IHRM activities are multifold and complex. ¡ Some of them need the expertise of highly specialized professionals. ¡ Only big international enterprises have substantial IHRM departments. ¡ Even they outsource special issues to specialist, e.g. to international tax consultants. Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 50 2. International HRM (41) ¡ Planning the staffing of international operations ¡ Recruitment and selection of future expats } Poor candidate selection is the 4th important reason for assignment failure! } 90% of expats are recruited internally (a striking difference between HRM and IHRM!) } Great, if MNE can draw upon a pool of internationally experienced managers. } If you don‘t win the spouse/partner you lose! Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 51 2. International HRM (42) ¡ Activities regarding international relocation and orientation } expat preparation / predeparture training (issue for tomorrow‘s lecture!) } helping with immigration procedures (i.e. visa, long-term stay permits, work permits etc.) } travel details } providing (adequate) housing / accomodation at the target location } home sale assistance (to assist the employee in selling his home in the departure location) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 52 2. International HRM (43) } assuring medical care and health insurance } finding a job for spouse/partner (work permit!) } finding school and childcare for the children } ... and many more ¡ Many relocation and orientation activities can be outsourced to (international) relocation service providers → expat relocation services Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 53 2. International HRM (44) ¡ Activities during the assignment } keeping the psychological contract keeping promises living up to expectations } installing a mentor (senior executive with expat experience?) before the assignment } weekly contact between mentor and expat (phone, skype etc.) } informing expat about changes in parent company } preparing expat (+ family) for and managing of repatriation, offering a repatriation program Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 54 2. International HRM (45) ¡ Repatriation of expats } repatriation is the activity of bringing the expatriate (incl. family) back to the parent country } repatriated expat = repatriate = repat } the final and often critical stage of an assignment } expat-turnover (expat attrition rate) is high: 12%* } 80% of international managers leave their company within 2 years of repatriation* } they take all their international know-how and experience with them (to the competition) * Source: Brookfield, 2015 Global Mobility Trends Survey Report Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 55 2. International HRM (46) } companies face the challenge to prevent this loss of know-how and competence by assisting repats and their families } job-related repatriation problems career anxiety work adjustment problems consequences of „Out of sight, out of mind“-effect kingpin syndrome } social repatriation problems family (spouse/partner, children) adjustment problems loss of social networks („phone doesn‘t ring any more“) reverse culture-shock Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 56 2. International HRM (47) Expat Communities ¡ important factor of location attractiveness ¡ social contacts for spouse/partner & children ¡ Real and online-communities } real: often „run“ by expat-wives } online: exchange of multifold information legal issues, chat-rooms, articles, experience reports tipps on jobs, housing, everyday life, shopping, dating ... useful links to other relevant sources of information Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 57 3. Internationalization of HRM (1) Multicultural Workforce in Germany ¡ Age pyramid Germany 2013 Germans (without migration background) Germans (with migration background) Foreigners Source: Mikozensus, Statistisches Bundesamt, Fachserie 1, Reihe 2.2.2013 Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 58 3. Internationalization of HRM (2) ¡ Population with migration background Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 59 3. Internationalization of HRM (3) ¡ Migration balance: selected countries 2013 Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 60 3. Internationalization of HRM (4) ¡ Workforces in Germany are characterized by a high percentage of employees with different migration backgrounds. ¡ Challenges } integration of foreign employees (and their families) } prevention of discrimination } promotion of workplace diversity } using diversity management as a means of creating a more effective company Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 61 3. Internationalization of HRM (5) The Concept of Workforce Diversity Workforce diversity is a workforce consisting of a broad mix of employees from different racial and ethnic background, of different ages and genders, sexual orientation, religious belief, physical abilities and of different domestic and national cultures. ¡ The concept of diversity goes way beyond anti-discriminitation: } diversity is promoted, made part of the employer brand ... } in order to create a more effective company Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 62 Daimler Employer Brand http://www.daimler.com/career/thats-us/diversity/ Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 63 3. Internationalization of HRM (6) ¡ Dimensions of Diversity } generation diversity } gender diversity } religious beliefs } handicapped } race / ethnicity } cultural diversity } sexual orientation http://web.jhu.edu/sebin/t/m/DiversityWheel_Small.jpg Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 64 3. Internationalization of HRM (7) ¡ Diversity management The practice of addressing and supporting multiple lifestyles and personal characteristics within a defined group. Management activities includes educating the group and providing support for the acceptance of and respect for various racial, cultural, societal, geographic, economic and political backgrounds. http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/human-resource-management-HRM.html Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 65 3. Internationalization of HRM (8) ¡ Business case for diversity } different perspectives lead to higher innovation levels } customers/markets are diverse which should closely be reflected by a diverse workforce } overcoming ethnocentric outlooks on a diverse world with diverse markets } taking advantage of all talent from different generations, ages, genders and backgrounds Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 66 3. Internationalization of HRM (9) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) Screenshots: http://your.bosch-career.com/en/web/de/de/bosch_ arbeitgeber/vielfalt/internationalitaet/kulturelle_vielfalt_50 ¡ Where HRM and IHRM come together 67 3. Internationalization of HRM (10) ¡ Success through intercultural competence! } IHRM: A foreign assignment is likely to fail if the expat lacks intercultural competence. } HRM: Intercultural competence is a prerequisite for successfully managing a diverse (multicultural) workforce in a domestic setting. } HRM/IHRM: Sending managers on so-called developmental assignments makes sense. } IHRM/HRM: Interculturally experienced repats have a valuable contribution to make to successful diversity management in their home company. Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 68 4. Recommended Literature (1) ¡ Dowling, P.J./Festing, M./ Engle A.D., International Human Resource Management. Managing People in an multinational Context, 6th ed. 2013, Cengage Learning EMEA Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 69 4. Recommended Literature (2) ¡ M. Festing / Dowling, P.J./ Weber, W. / Engle A.D., Internationales Personalmanagement, 3. Auflage 2011, Gabler Verlag, 39,95.- EUR Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 70 4. Recommended Literature (3) ¡ Rees, C./Edwards, T., International Human Resource Management: Multinational Companies in National, Regional and Global Context, 2nd Ed. 2010, 48.99 € ¡ Harzing, A.-W./Pinnington, A. (eds.), International Human Resource Management, 3rd Ed., Sage, London (2010), 39.99 € Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 71 4. Recommended Literature (4) ¡ Dickmann, A./Brewster, C./Sparrow, P., International Human Resource Management: A European Perspective, 2nd Ed. 2008, Routledge, 39.- € ¡ Briscoe, D.R. / Schuler, R.S. / Claus, L., IHRM: Policies and Practices for Multinational Enterprises, Routledge Chapman & Hall, 3rd. ed. 2008 (4th edition to appear in July 2011) Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 72 4. Recommended Literature (5) ¡ De Bono, S./Van Der Heijden, B./ Jones, S., Managing Cultural Diversity, Meyer & Meyer Verlag, 2008 ¡ Schneider, S.C./Barsoux, J.-L., Managing across Cultures, 2nd edition, FT Prentice Hall, Harlow (2003) ¡ Mor Barak, M.E., Managing Diversity, Sage Publications Inc, 3rd rev. ed., 2013 Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 73 4. Recommended Literature (6) ¡ Laws, B./Koziner, A./Waldenmeier, M., Mitarbeiter ins Ausland entsenden. Verträge gestalten und Vergütung optimieren, Dr. Th. Gabler Verlag, 1. Aufl. 2008 ¡ Kühlmann, T., Auslandseinsatz von Mitarbeitern, Göttingen 2004 ¡ Heuser, A., Entsendung deutscher Mitarbeiter ins Ausland, Bertelsmann, 1. Aufl. 2004 Copyright Prof. Dr. D. Högel (WS 2015/16) 74