International Focus Magazine Vol. 1, #2 | Page 28

business International Cultural HR Considerations When Hiring and Managing Talent Today, many companies talk about celebrating the diversity in their organizations but not all of them know how to approach the task. Some use internal HR, some hire external services to learn how to hire and more importantly how to manage this talent, and how to create the respect and understanding for cultural differences. The challenge is dual. It’s as challenging for both employer and employee to ensure that the cultural differences won’t become obstacles in day-to-day operations and won’t affect performance. 27 iF Magazine | August 2016