International Human Resource Management in Bermuda
Memorial University
Faculty of Business Administration
BERMUDA HRM / IHRM CONTEXT
AND
THE PRACTICE OF HRM /IHRM BY THE SALVATION ARMY IN BERMUDA
Submitted to
Dr. S Saha
By
Clarence Ingram
MUN # 7204548
Table of Contents
Page
Executive Summary 6
Abstract 8
Purpose 9
Research Method 9
PART ONE
THE HRM / IHRM CONTEXT IN BERMUDA
Background 10
The Economy 10
The Labour Force 12
Race, Age Distribution, Education, Status, Guests Workers, Job vacancies
Compensation Issues 16
Employment Legislation
Employment Act 2000 19
Persons not covered by the legislation, statements of employment,
Disciplinary action & Termination, The Employment Tribunal
Health & Safety at Work Act 1982 20
Labour relations 21
Human Rights Legislation 22
CURE ? Legislation pertaining to race & employment 23
Immigration 25
Work Life Issues 27
Distance/ Isolation, Smallness, Short Stays, Attitudes to Expatriates, Cultural Issues,
Adjustment, Finance
Bermuda ? Canada Comparison 30
PART TWO
HRM / IHRM AS PRACTICED BY THE SALVATION ARMY BERMUDA
Page
Introduction 32
Profile of The Salvation Army Bermuda Division 32
Salvation Army HRM Policies and Practices Pertaining to Bermuda 33
Review of Earlier Research 35
Interviews of Former Bermudian Officers 36
Findings From The Survey of Bermudian Officers 38
Findings From The Survey of Canadian Officers 39
Summary & Recommendations 41
IHRM Theory and Practice in ...