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(c) 2005 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. Global Job Opportunities at RIM Research in Motion (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of wireless solutions. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Trend Toward Globalization HRM in a Global Environment International Workforce Employers in the Global Marketplace HR Planning in a Global Economy HR Planning is involved in: Decisions about the level of participation in a global economy e.g. international, multinational, global Where and how many employees are needed for each international facility Selecting Employees in a Global Labour Market Basic principles for selection of employees for international assignments: Competency in the employee’s area of expertise Ability to communicate Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity Sensitivity to cultural differences Motivation to succeed Enjoyment of challenges Willingness to learn Support from family members Selecting Employees in a Global Labour Market Culture shock – the disillusionment and unfreezing of ideas that occur during the process of adjusting to a new culture Virtual expatriates – employees who manage an operation abroad without permanently locating in that country Training and Developing a Global Workforce Some special challenges arise with regard to training and development such as: Training and development programs should be effective for participating employees regardless of their background Employers need to provide the employees with training in how to handle challenges associated with working in a foreign country Performance Management Across National Boundaries General principles of performance management apply Differences relate to: Which behaviours are rated How and the extent to which performance is measured Who performs the rating How feedback is provided Hourly Compensation Costs in Ten Countries International Labour Relations Companies that operate across national boundaries often need to