Course Overview

Welcome to EarthTab Business School, My name is Luka Horvat and i will be your course preceptor for the course Global HR and Cross-Cultural Management.

In today’s increasingly interconnected world, businesses and organizations operate in a global arena where cultural diversity is no longer the exception but the norm. The discipline of Global Human Resources (HR) and Cross-Cultural Management has therefore emerged as a strategic cornerstone for modern enterprises seeking to recruit, develop, and retain talent across geographical boundaries while ensuring smooth collaboration among individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

This course is designed as an advanced, in-depth, and strategically focused program that equips you with the theoretical knowledge, practical tools, and applied skills required to lead, manage, and optimize human resources in a multicultural and globalized environment. It explores not just HR fundamentals, but the intricate interplay between global talent strategy and cultural intelligence (CQ), the ability to adapt effectively across cultures.

Why This Course is Critical

Globalization has expanded business operations beyond local borders, leading to:

• Geographically dispersed teams working across time zones.
  
  

• Complex compliance environments involving multiple labor laws and employment regulations.
  
  

• Cultural variations in communication styles, leadership expectations, conflict resolution, and motivation.
  
  

• The war for talent on a global scale, requiring competitive, inclusive, and adaptable HR policies.

Organizations that fail to master global HR and cross-cultural management often suffer from miscommunication, high turnover, legal risks, low engagement, and competitive disadvantage. This course prepares you to bridge these gaps by integrating HR best practices with cross-cultural sensitivity, global labor market knowledge, and strategic workforce planning.

Scope of the Course

The course delves into four interwoven pillars:

1. Global Human Resource Management
   
   

• Global recruitment and selection strategies.
  
  

• Expatriate management and international assignments.
  
  

• Compensation, benefits, and rewards across different economies.
  
  

• Global HR metrics, analytics, and decision-making tools.
  
  

2. Cross-Cultural Competence Development
   
   

• Understanding the role of national, regional, and corporate cultures.
  
  

• Applying frameworks like Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, Trompenaars’ model, and the GLOBE study.
  
  

• Building cultural intelligence (CQ) to adapt leadership and management styles.
  
  

3. Global Workforce Legal and Ethical Issues
   
   

• Comparative employment law and international labor standards (ILO conventions).
  
  

• Ethical dilemmas in multicultural HR contexts.
  
  

• Navigating immigration laws, work permits, and visa policies.
  
  

4. Strategic Integration of HR and Culture
   
   

• Aligning HR strategies with global business objectives.
  
  

• Designing inclusive workplace cultures that drive innovation.
  
  

• Leading change in multinational environments.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze the challenges and opportunities of managing HR in a globalized business landscape.
  
  

• Develop strategic HR plans for multinational corporations, ensuring compliance, fairness, and competitiveness.
  
  

• Demonstrate advanced cultural intelligence (CQ) in diverse workplace scenarios.
  
  

• Implement recruitment, selection, training, and retention strategies for culturally diverse teams.
  
  

• Mitigate conflicts and misunderstandings arising from cultural differences.
  
  

• Evaluate the ethical and legal implications of global HR decisions.

Target Audience

This course is tailored for:

• HR managers, recruiters, and talent acquisition specialists in multinational corporations.
  
  

• Business leaders expanding operations into new markets.
  
  

• International project managers and team leaders.
  
  

• Entrepreneurs entering cross-border ventures.
  
  

• Students and academics pursuing careers in international business or HR.

Teaching Methodology

The course uses a blended approach combining theory, practical application, and intercultural simulations:

• Case Studies from global corporations such as Google, Unilever, Toyota, and DHL.
  
  

• Role-playing exercises to simulate cross-cultural negotiations and conflict resolution.
  
  

• Interactive group discussions using real-world scenarios.
  
  

• Global HR software simulations for workforce planning and analytics.
  
  

• Guest lectures from industry experts and cross-cultural consultants.

Course Benefits

You will emerge from this program with:

• A strategic mindset for navigating the complexities of global workforce management.
  
  

• Practical tools for managing recruitment, training, and retention in culturally diverse settings.
  
  

• Enhanced adaptability to different leadership, communication, and work styles.
  
  

• Confidence in handling legal, ethical, and operational challenges in global HR.
  
  

• A professional advantage in securing high-level HR or leadership roles in multinational organizations.

Career Opportunities

After completing this course, learners can pursue roles such as:

• Global HR Manager / Director
  
  

• International Talent Acquisition Specialist
  
  

• Cross-Cultural Consultant
  
  

• Global Mobility Manager
  
  

• Organizational Development Specialist (International Focus)
  
  

• International Training & Development Manager

I look forward to congratulating you upon completion of this course.