A Critical Discourse on the Workforce Localisation in the Globalised Era: Some Reflections

Localization of workforce has emerged as one of the key challenges and priorities of international HRM. Different studies have been found in favour and against localization of workforce, mainly in the host countries of international organization. The present article attempts to identify major contemporary researches on localization with the purpose of providing valuable insights and useful information on this very difficult, though important issue. It has been found that many organizations that claim to be global, yet resist allowing host country nationals to hold official and important positions. In this context, the present research attempts to discuss the drivers of localization, factors affecting the smooth transfer of jobs to the local staff. The article has also attempted to explore some of the ethical and business reasons for assisting and resisting this process.