Strikes and Lockouts
Strikes and lockouts are some of the variables that firms should take into account before going global. Worker performance is hampered by strikes and lockouts, which also cause many missed hours and lower output. A lockout is a partial shutdown of workplaces or the impediment of employees' usual work schedules, whereas a strike is a partial cessation of operations brought on by a group of employees voicing their complaints or demands (Besley and Burgess, 2004).
Statistics on Strikes and Lockouts
India, Turkey, and Israel are the Asian nations with the most strikes and lockouts, according to the International Labour Organization. India is the leading, followed by Turkey then Israel; this is as per the data of 2015. These same countries lead in the total number of lost worker days. However, in this category Israel is second, Turkey is third, and India still tops the list. Precautions that the company can take to avoid interruptions in these markets include performing employee education so that they have awareness, handling the labor disputes with a right attitude and solving some of the employee issues that have led to previous strikes (Piazza, 2005).
Considerations for Expats Going for Global Duty
There are various aspects that expats should take into account before going for global duty. New Zealand and France have different languages, English and French respectively. Whoever is going to these countries must be conversant with these languages to ensure effective communication (Cascio, 1986). France has a higher job security ranking than New Zealand, whereas health and quality of life in the two states are almost similarly rated. Integration is much easier in New Zealand than in France, most likely because of the unique culture of France inhabitants. New Zealand is also generally safer than France and making friends is much easier.
References
Besley, T., & Burgess, R. (2004). Can labor regulation hinder economic performance? Evidence from India. The Quarterly journal of economics, 119(1), 91-134.
Cascio, W. F. (1986). Managing human resources. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Piazza, J. A. (2005). Globalizing quiescence: globalization, union density and strikes in 15 industrialized countries. Economic and Industrial Democracy, 26(2), 289-314.
