Global Employee Relations
Tricky people issues are never easy especially when they are in another country.
When it comes to resolving issues, no two countries are the same – different regulations require a different approach, and without an expert to guide you, a misstep can prove costly.
Local knowledge with an international perspective: Invariably, a local advisor will fail to signpost the quirks or contrast the local position against what you're used to. Because our advisors are all seasoned multi-country specialists, they approach each issue with an international perspective, flagging local peculiarities from the outset so that you are fully prepared.
Support with a sense of urgency: People issues often require an immediate response. Additionally, many of our clients are technology start-ups that need to flex quickly to funding and markets. By adapting our service to squeeze into timeframes that most advisors can’t accommodate, we can effectively deal with flare-ups
Depth and range: We have built an unrivalled internal knowledge base supported by a network of specialists specifically curated to cater for an international employer.
Our services
Performance issues
Designing effective PIP’s (performance improvement plans) can be a critical step in avoiding unfair dismissals.
Performance issues
Sickness issues
Knowing when to take formal action can be tricky and not without risk. We can help you choose the right moment to take positive action.
Sickness issues
Terminations
We provide expert input to ensure that when you need to terminate you do so without risk or fall-out whether the reason is economic, capability or conduct.
Terminations
Conduct and disciplinary issues
We can assist with investigations and hearings or guide you on the process at arm’s length.
Conduct and disciplinary issues
Grievances
A well-managed grievance process can positively resolve personal conflict, but it can also serve to highlight other issues within the business. Our expertise ensures all issues are identified and addressed.
Grievances
Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is a sensitive area that can quickly escalate if not appropriately managed. A structured process and an independent view is often essential to meet local legal requirements.
Whistleblowing
Employment transfers
Transferring employees between group entities or following a merger/acquisition or on the exit from an Employer of Record requires knowledge of the local transfer regulations (TUPE) – we can guide you on what is required.
Employment transfers
Parental leave
Navigating the local mix of parental leaves to ensure compliance with both leave and pay requirements can be very time consuming and risky – we support each case to ensure compliance
Parental leave
Country Benchmarking
Providing single-country reports or side-by-side comparisons to help you determine the best country for your business within a region. Our analysis will provide a budgetary steer based on mandatory and market rate employment standards, provide a commentary on risks and common challenges and never sidestep an opinion.
Country Benchmarking
Videos
How to manage a global workforce
Our Global Business Solutions team at Crowe UK, discuss how global employers approach sickness and absence management. While organisations strive to apply consistent policies and support frameworks, staying compliant with local employment laws, statutory requirements and employee protections remains essential.
Understand how global organisations approach performance management. Although the core principles of effective performance management, including clear objectives, documented feedback and structured processes, remain consistent, the legal requirements, timelines and documentation standards vary significantly by country.
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