EXPATRIATES ISSUES
The Busy Beavers:
Celeste, Maggie, Paula, Ty, Wayne
AGENDA
Introduction - Maggie
CASE 1 – Paula and Ty
CASE 2 – Celeste and Wayne
INTRODUCTION
Case 1:
As the manager of a manufacturing company in
Asia, my employees (mostly women) are paid a subsistent wage. If they attempt to become unionized and, demand higher wages, headquarter is likely to close the location and move elsewhere, causing everyone to lose their jobs.
Case 2:
Marketing manager in Mexico needs to decide whether or not to spend his discretionary funds to travel back to the US with his colleagues or spend the time volunteering in the community.
UNION or NOT?
Employees Unionize
Pros:
Increased pay – better standard of life
Rights to Bargain
Representation – united workforce
More access to benefits
Seniority – job security
No Union
Employer won’t relocate
Job security – though minimum
Employees will have to settle -
Altruism or Not?
Go Back to the US
Pros
Chance to regroup and get away from the pressure of working in another country
Opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends for the holidays
Opportunity to realize and understand the culture, values, customs and traditions of a new county
Volunteer in the Community
Pros
Hands on volunteering experience:
Time spent in the field will enable you to determine exactly how you could contribute.
Talking to other volunteers while abroad:
Altruism or Not?
Go back to the US:
The Cons
Miss out on experiencing more local culture and giving back to your host country
Return from vacation tired
Miss out on bonding with local coworkers
Volunteer in the local community:
May be