European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management
Abstract
This paper examines the relationship between the level of satisfaction towards Human
Resources Management practices among repatriates and the decision to remain on the home
company after expatriation. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews of 28
Portuguese repatriates who remain and 16 organisational representatives from eight
companies located in Portugal. The results show that (1) compensation system during the
international assignment; (2) permanent support during the international assignment and; (3)
recognition upon the return of the work and effort of expatriates during the international
assignment are the most important HRM practices for promoting satisfaction among
repatriates. Moreover, it is at repatriation phase that repatriates show higher dissatisfaction
with HRM support. These findings will be discussed in detail and implications and
suggestions for future research will be proposed as well