Discussions of immigration in the U.S. typically center on how immigrants fit into the larger cultural picture – in other words, what challenges can immigrant populations face when integrating into larger U.S. society. However, another aspect that is not as frequently addressed is how the steadily growing number of those who emigrate from other countries is affecting the U.S. society that they’re integrating into. As the number of immigrants to the U.S. increases, so too does the number of small-business owners who were born outside of the U.S. This growing prevalence, as well as the tendency of such businesses to…

Globalization continues to affect businesses in all sectors in various ways. One large group that will face some of the same new challenges across the board is the world of the HR professional. Regardless of sector or industry, every company must adapt so they can continue to meet their internal logistics, training and personnel demands. For many HR departments, this has translated to the adoption of new technology to help keep on top of a company’s personnel needs during periods of rapid expansion. While such technologies are paving the way for rapid growth, they also require integration with additional services…