In a perfect world a model global HR director's CV might look something like this

A majority (56%) of multinational companies expect to increase their use of short-term international assignments in 2015/16

Strengthening global career opportunities can help improve retention, says L’Oréal UK&I HRD Isabelle Minneci

How companies prepare for infectious disease epidemics has been revolutionised by the Ebola outbreak

Moving employees around the world is becoming increasingly important but doing this well remains a challenge for business

Setting up in China brings unique talent challenges

Cross-cutural collaboration leads to innovation – if you get communication right

Comparing different cultures on scales of management behaviour can highlight potential culture clashes when working together.

HR technology must be adaptable to several locations with differing employment conditions, according to social media relationship platform Hootsuite's global VP, HR and talent Ambrosia Humphrey.

Organisations must make LGBT networks part of a global effort if they are to have any impact on diversity and equality.

Hay Group research, seen exclusively by HR magazine, shows a quarter of the global workforce will change jobs by 2018.

Employers will have to adapt to six key changes in the business world in the future, according to engagement specialists Hay Group.