Despite economic uncertainty and seismic shifts in the geopolitical context of global trade, there is no going back for growth businesses. This research shows that for many, international expansion is central to their strategy and will remain central to their success.
But working across borders and cultures raises new challenges for businesses, and how they tackle these growing pains can have a significant impact on overall performance. Despite a decade of expansion and globalization, the overwhelming majority of respondents cite HR challenges as a constraint on growth while acknowledging that international expansion is an opportunity for HR to make a strategic contribution.