I saw this article from White & Case and felt all of you should read it carefully if your company is planning on launching an overseas location. You as the knowledgeable HR person should be on your toes with O/S knowledge in specific country laws and practices.
Having managed O/S location, people, and product lines this is a must in today's economic environment where there really are no business borders.
So read this article using this link: http://www.cupahr.org/knowledgecenter/files/intl-symp-2012/04090_Dowling_Byline_V4.pdf
If you are cutting back on staff, production, or closing an O/S facility you should read this article as well from White & Case: http://eb.whitecase.com/files/News/ffaa14fa-4310-4341-bb05-fac07825a21e/Presentation/NewsAttachment/46c44b00-385a-460d-9609-1c553764abae/International_HR_Economic_Downturn_Toolkit.pdf
