Difference Between Ihrm and Domestic Hrm

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Difference between IHRM and Domestic HRM “HRM” stands for “human resource management ” of which there are two primary types: the International HRM or IHRM, and the Domestic HRM or HRM. How do these two management systems differ? By the name one should be able to have an idea that IHRMs work internationally or beyond national borders, whereas it’s domestic counterpart works within the set, local, national borders. In this connection, it is also expected that the IHRMs follow not just more rules and regulations but also more stringent international policies like those related to taxation at the international location of work, employment protocols, language requirements, and special work permits. For local HRMs, the rules and regulations to be followed are just regarding local taxation and ordinary employment-related issues. IHRMs have a broader perspective because international organizations cater to three different employee types or categories: HCNs, PCNs and TCNs. HCNs, or host country nationals, are employees who are still citizens of the nation where the foreign auxiliary branch of the organization is currently based. PCNs, or parent country nationals, are the expatriates who work in another nation aside from their original country. Lastly, TCNs, or third country nationals, are mostly those who are government or military contracted personnel. The contracted personnel are neither representing the contractor (the government) nor the host nation. Because IHRMs frequently deal with expatriates, the IHRM manager should advise the latter to engage in special socio-cultural immersion sessions and training that will help them adapt to the alien country. This is contrary to the traditional HRM setting where this type of training is no longer required. The expatriate may also be given more attention like schooling for his or her children as well as special job
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