International careers of Indian workers in Tokyo
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show the need for new conceptualizations to explain international career behaviors emerging from increasing international migration flows. Design/methodology/approach – The career diversity and growth of Indian knowledge workers in Tokyo is estimated through the analysis of secondary data and previous qualitative studies. Findings – The shortage of skills in IT and liberalization of migration policies is enabling diverse international career development. Individuals' career stories are suggested as a key to understand differences in career behavior. Research limitations/implications – Further studies with more concrete data on employment, larger samples and comparison with different international career patterns will enhance understanding of international careers. Practical implications – Individuals with international careers are potentially beneficial for organizations, but diverse career behaviors demand adaptable support systems. Using career stories is suggested as a suitable strategy to understand individual priorities and values. Originality/value – The paper bridges the gap between research on careers, IHRM and highly skilled migration.
Year of publication: |
2009
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Authors: | Agullo, Bernat ; Egawa, Midori |
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Career Development International. - Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 1758-6003, ZDB-ID 2031899-6. - Vol. 14.2009, 2, p. 148-168
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Publisher: |
Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Careers | Migrant workers | Employee behaviour | Expatriates | India | Japan |
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