The role of human resource management practices on repatriates’ retention: a literature review

Martins, Dora; Rego, Arménio; Proença, Teresa

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Martins, Dora

Rego, Arménio

Proença, Teresa

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This investigation reviews literature on human resource management practices that influence the retention of repatriates. The processes of selection and training/preparation before the departure, the role of the mentor and of communication during the international assignment, a program of readjustment to repatriation and a career development plan after return to the home firm are the practices identified in the literature as the main promoters of repatriates’ retention. Evidence suggests that greater responsibility on the part of the firms before, during and after the international assignment allows for more efficiency in the management of their repatriates.