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Australian workers are collaborating with employees from other countries at a higher rate than ever. As workplaces extend beyond borders, business practices are changing.
Editor’s note: This story first appeared on Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, HR Leader.
According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, globalisation means different things to different people, but a key economic dimension of it is undoubtedly the opening of economies to international competition, allowing goods, ideas, capital, and some people to move more freely between countries.
According to the Capterra survey, 19 per cent of respondents worked with people abroad once a day. More insights showed that 25 per cent of Aussies collaborated with international workers at least once a week, with only 28 per cent revealing that they never do, meaning that 72 per cent of respondents work across international borders.
Over recent decades, Capterra noted that countries have significantly increased imports and exports. In growth economies, the increased exchange of knowledge and technology and increased rates of international cooperation boosted the share of global exports from 34 per cent to 47 per cent and the share of imports from 29 per cent to 42 per cent between 1980 and 2011.
HR Leader recently spoke to Trena Blair, global business expansion expert and founder of FD Global Connections, who has directly experienced the benefits of a globalised workforce. Blair outlined several positives that a globalised workforce offers:
“Firstly, while global markets remain accessible, the pandemic has reshaped consumer behaviours, disrupted supply chains, and introduced new regulatory challenges, requiring leaders to adapt swiftly to evolving conditions,” Blair said.
“Secondly, the pandemic has underscored the importance of resilient supply chain management, as disruptions highlighted vulnerabilities and necessitated agile responses to maintain business viability.”
“Thirdly, remote work trends and travel restrictions have impacted talent acquisition and management, prompting leaders to innovate in virtual collaboration and cross-cultural communication. While the crisis initially hindered cross-border collaboration, it also accelerated digital transformation, enabling new forms of global networking and innovation.”
The complexities that have arisen due to the pandemic have required organisations to alter their mindset. Additionally, it has also heightened the awareness of global risks, from health crises to economic volatility, which has reinforced the need for risk management strategies.
Adopting such practices could become a trend, as new technologies and enhancements will only drive the reach of globalisation, especially when businesses are benefiting both economically and culturally from it.
Overall, understanding globalisation could prove it to be crucial for business leaders to navigate the complexities of the global economy, capitalise on opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable growth and innovation.
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Kace O'Neill
