Forget-me-not plea for expatriates: How to avoid “out of sight, out of mind” mentality
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
Expatriation management influences the internal employability of engineering expatriates, yet most human resource (HR) policies related to expatriation work are counterproductive in terms of in-company employability of expatriates.
Practical implications
The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2017), "Forget-me-not plea for expatriates: How to avoid “out of sight, out of mind” mentality", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 25 No. 3, pp. 8-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-02-2017-0037
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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