Relocation to Nepal

Contents:

Introduction about Nepal

Traits Of An International Manager

Difference In Communication Skills In Nepal

Impact On Our Business

Need Of Relocation Training And Inclusion Of Spouse

HR Designing Program

About Nepal..

The rich culture of Nepal is a unique combination of tradition and novelty. The traditions are followed as they were and new customs are created to keep pace with the changing times.

The mountain kingdom of Nepal is multi-ethic and multi-lingual. The land is rich with unique cultural groups like Tharu,Yadav, Ahir, Newars and others.

People Of Nepal: Nepalese are culturally warm, hospitable and affectionate hosts who place their heart above their head. Religion is the lifeblood of the Nepalese. Officially it is a Hindu country, but in practice the religion is a syncretism of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs.

Art and Crafts of Nepal: The 2 millennium old Hindu and Buddhist heritage has survived various onslaughts and is still influencing the Nepalese art and craft tradition.

Nepali Music: The rhythm, beats, bounce of Nepali traditional folk and classical music is spiritual, entertaining and is associated with every event in Nepal. E.g. birth, marriage, festivals or National events.

Fairs and Festivals in Nepal: it has a vibrant Hindu

past and that's reflected in most of its festivals and

celebrations. Nepal has had a constant history of cultural

exchange with India. Therefore most of the Hindu festivals

that are celebrated in India are celebrated in Nepal like

Dipawali and Holi.

Cuisines of Nepal: The most prevalent and main course

Nepali dish is 'Daal, Bhaat and Tarkaari' (lentils, rice,

vegetable curry respectively).

Language Of Nepal:Almost all of these ethnic

groups have their own languages.

Official language: Nepali or Nepalese.

Others: Newari (spoken by Newar community),

Bhojpuri, Awadhi and Maithali (spoken by

immigrants from Bihar, Utter Pradesh)

Traits of an International manager

Cross-cultural skills: Ability to identify cultural differences and overcome them by choosing the right form of communication and by adapting the management practices to the local context.

Analytical skills: To refine their ability to scale up, reduce complexity and find the right mix between local adaptation, cross-border standardization and global merchandize.

Technical skills: to be able to think through issues about the firm: foreign market selection; market entry timing and speed; choice of market entry mode; offshoring decisions; transfer pricing etc

TO SUM UP..

Strong communication skills-verbal and non-

verbal.

Well educated about market, international-

national issues, firms and business.

Diplomatic and mature attitude in making

relationships.

Flexible, adaptive and sensitive to a new culture.

Stress manager and Conflict resolver.

Cultural differences in Nepal

Affection between men and women is selfdom expressed. Hugging or hand- holding are offensive. But it is acceptable for two men to walk hand in hand.

Bargaining is to be expected. Don‟t bargain if you‟re not really interested. If your price is accepted, don‟t try to back out, and don‟t try to get an even lower price.

Clothing is conservative.

Men should not go bare- chest

and shorts should be avoided.

Women should avoid bare shoulders or

shorts. Ties and suits are not necessary

except for special occasions.

Jutho (impurity) refers to food that is ritually polluted and therefore inedible; any food which has come into contact, either directly or indirectly with the month becomes “jutho”.

How communication skills in

Nepal change.. Anger is best not expressed openly. It causes you and

the person you‟re mad at loss of face.

Baksheesh is an extra payment for a service performed and is usually given to porters or laborers at the end of the job. (money or clothes)

Conversations may have „dead‟ patches. Nepalese are not uncomfortable with silence.

Gifts are rarely given and seldom opened in front of the person who has given it.

Heads are sacred and should be treated

with respect. Never take a topi (hat) off a

man‟s head, even in fun.

Invitations often arrive at the last moment. Don‟t be surprised or offended, it happens to everyone. If you‟re busy, even a short appearance is enough.

Left hand is never used to pass or accept things, whether food at the table or money with a shopkeeper.

Impact on business

Creating a positive global image of the organisation.

Bringing in new business deals and increasing future perspectives.

Better Inter-organizational and Intra-organizational healthy relationships.

Increase in goodwill, trust and confidence with firm.

Need for Relocation Training:

To find suitable candidates

Better understanding of a new culture, work environment, people in the new country

For improving the career growth of the employees

Adjusting to new environment by getting prepared

To eliminate Partner Dissatisfaction (spouse training program)

To remove the fear of relocation of employees

For making the manager more confidence and ready

Benefits and need of spouse training

Prepares the individual/family mentally for the move and provide counselling

To increase cross cultural understanding

Reduces stress and anxiety

Motivates and increase confidence

To make the family comfortable in a new environment

To reduce the chances of relocation failure

Relocation Training for International

Assignees: Why is it so important?

It‟s not difficult to imagine the stress an international assignee might experience when changing his/her comfortable office to an unfamiliar one in Nepal. International assignees often react to stress by expressing some of the following:

• General fatigue• Lack of efficiency• Lack of initiative• Difficulty prioritizing• Slower reaction to time• Frustration and irritation

Training Programme:

It is carried out to help thecandidate be prepared for the move.It has many categories like :

Cross Cultural Relocation Training

Culture and Language Training

Culture Shock training

International Assignment Programme

Spouse Training

Assistance over telephone

Repatriation Training

It includes steps like:

Conduct Psychological test of the candidates

Choose a few candidates whom you want send for the project

Select the most suitable candidates

Conduct Relocation Training which includes teaching about communication skills, cultural differences

Conduct spouse training so as to involve family

Give knowledge about organisation and work assignment thoroughly

Best Practices to Support Assignees Welcoming and orientation. Provide a point of contact for the newly arrived family.

Employment liaison. Finding purposeful work for spouses can be key to successful

adjustment, and the provision of multiple employment resources should be made available

Education liaison. Most relocation companies provides information and contacts for local

schools, but offering managed support programs for youths and childcare resources is also

beneficial.

Information and resource management. Making resources such as internet and intranet

access is helpful in the interim period until home access is established, as well as literature

and events in the local culture.

Guidance and referral. Offering services such as confidential counseling, as well as

resources and referrals for such issues as divorce, spouse/child abuse, adoption, death, and

mental health concerns.

Community liaison. Cultivate relationships with community and social organizations and

local resources that can benefit expatriates.

Events and cultural programming. Cultural events as well as informative programs and

workshops on host-country culture help families to orient and adjust to the new culture.

Crisis management and security liaison. Relaying security information to the

community. This includes ensuring crisis preparedness, emergency evacuation information

through alerts and seminars, as well as rebuilding the community after a crisis.

International Training and Development is Not a Cost

It is an Investment

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