Expatriate Experiences and the Role HRD plays in Cultural Awareness in International Companies

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine underlying factors that hinder the expatriate experience and the ways quality‐controlled training methods can be delivered to them in order to acclimatize into different cultures. Companies see transatlantic business expansion as a critical piece of their agenda in the quest for greater market share. In this environment, the Human Resource professional is a consultant, tasked with stripping away the transactional approach to managing the expatriate process and replacing it with systems, policies and programs. An integrated learning and development plan can support the preparatory obligations from the perspective of the company.