International businesses: Scale, policy and workplace practices - Literature review

This working paper is part of a Eurofound project specifically investigating HRM/workplace practices in export-oriented establishments. It provides a brief overview of the scale and scope of internationalisation of European businesses - including the first indications of the potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis -, illustrates public support provided to companies for their international activities as captured in Eurofound's European Restructuring Monitor, discusses some policy issues emerging related to HRM and internationalisation, and summarises previous research related to HRM/workplace practices in internationally active businesses.