DETROIT – For such a vast and diverse region, one with a multitude of languages , cultures, religions and industries, it is challenging to create a unified vision of HR that applies to all. Ensuring consistency and unity across HR policies and practices while balancing local needs and requirements is a major concern for regional HR heads. It is by no means an easy challenge with so many on-the-ground differences to be accounted for.
In a bid to understand some of the unique challenges and synergies HR managers are facing in countries around the region, HCA approached practitioners in several countries to get an overview of what HR issues are top of their agenda.
While China employers are confronted with complex labour laws, India is battling lack of leadership. HRMs in Singapore have to create a balance between foreign and local talent, while both Australia and New Zealand face their lowest unemployment levels ever and as such the labour market has shifted power from employers to jobseekers. Employers have to work hard to attract talent to their company and their brand, as being an employer of choice is becoming all the more critical in the talent war. Under this challenge come issues of talent retention one of the hottest topics in HR circles globally. Talent retention and development are concerning HRMs from Australia to Thailand.
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