Globalisation If a firm or an organisation expands its sales or production beyond the national boundaries, then it is globalisation It is a free flow

of technology and human resources across national boundaries presenting competitive business environment. Human Resource manager are not rely on the domestic market for competent employees, but they can recruit employees from around the world. Human resource manager of today must ensure that there are the appropriate mix of employees in terms of knowledge, skills and culture. Thus it is the challenge for HR manager to deal with managing the diversity of workforce all around the world. The following challenges are being faced by managers in terms of globalisation: Managing diversity of workforce Managing pressures for more labour rights in third world countries Managing outsourcing of employees More part time and temporary work. Managing productivity and quality work. Downsizing the work force Coping with flexible working hours