A Presentation on the HRM policies adopted by Colgate Palmolive for its International Assignment Policy

1. Colgate - Palmolive Managing International Careers Group 10 Charu, Girish, Sid, Suren, Tajan

3. Company Progress

4. Case facts

5. Acquisitions & Other Stats

6. Strategy changes

7. Employees Speak (Video)

8. Colgate Since 1992

9. Current Policy and Program

11. Company Progress till 1990’s

12. Case Facts (from early 1980’s) Some Key Points: Developing products at home Recruitment Process Recruit Training Program Euromanagers Diverse mix of managers in teams

13. ….Continue “An international operating assignment outside your home country is mandatory before General Management“ - Brochure describing Marketing careers American manager - annual salary of $100,000 - an expatriate assignment costs $150,000 to $400,000 Changing attitude towards International assignments Issues pertaining to subsidiaries Issues pertaining to rotation Willingness of the family to relocate Culture Shock/ Alignment Cost of Living Tax laws in the chosen country Political and Security situation in the country of choice Diseases Prevalent and Precautions Legal documentation for travel

14. Colgate Since 1992…

15. Colgate Employee Stats

16. Colgate Sales Figures

17. Sales: 1992 Sales: 2008

18. Colgate Since 1992…

19. Employee’s Speak Video from Colgate website

22. Spouse Assistance Program with the following key features:

23. Cultural training for spouse and family

24. Spouse reimbursement Account

25. Tuition reimbursement

26. Helping the spouse get a work permit

27. Networking Assistance to help the spouse get a job

28. Cross- Functional Teams

29. Simulation and Case Study based learning

30. Global best practice sharing

32. What are the news problems related to the International Assignment Policy?