Prioritising Communication in Global Teams: An HR Director’s Perspective

Brought to you by everywhereenglish.eu, Laura Ruiz from Samar Internacional shares her experiences managing international teams, the importance of cultural adaptation, effective communication, and future skills for HR leaders. Discover practical strategies for fostering engagement and overcoming language barriers and preparing for the future of HR in global workplaces.Meet the HostKate Popova, founder of Everywhere English, brings 11+ years of experience teaching Business English in manufacturing and logistics. She’s seen firsthand how communication breakdowns impact safety, productivity, and team performance and uses this insight to ask the practical, no-nonsense questions managers actually need answered.🎙️ Meet the GuestLaura Ruiz has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources management, 17 of them in leadership positions. She has built her career in both multinational corporations and family-owned businesses, where she ultimately found her true vocation. She is currently Corporate HR Director at Grupo Samar Internacional, a position she has held for the past three and a half years, leading teams across several European and Latin American countries. Despite its international footprint, the company has around 150 employees, allowing her to maintain a close and strategic approach to people management. Throughout her career, she has led key areas such as labour relations, training and development, and talent acquisition, always bringing a global and people-centered perspective.Timestamps:00:00 Guest introduction and role overview05:17 What a good day looks like for Laura – realistic work‑day insights09:10 Having a common language and inclusion 13:05 Common communication struggles in remote, international teams 19:40 Managing the expectations of different generations22:45 Laura’s practical advice to stressed HR leadersIf you're an HR or L&D professional managing culturally and linguistically diverse teams, our free industry guides can help:👇 Download our free industry guides:🟣 English for Manufacturinghttps://everywhereenglish.eu/english-....🟣 English for Pharmaceuticalshttps://everywhereenglish.eu/english-....🟣 English for Logisticshttps://everywhereenglish.eu/english-....🟣 English for Hospitality and Temporary Workershttps://everywhereenglish.eu/english-....🟣 English for Customer Servicehttps://everywhereenglish.eu/english-....🟣 Your Partner in Government-Funded Upskillinghttps://everywhereenglish.eu/english-....🟣 Tailored English Courses for Your Businesshttps://everywhereenglish.eu/english-....Everywhere English is a specialist Business English training provider working with manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceutical, hospitality and customer service companies across Ireland and the UK. We help professionals worldwide advance their careers through practical English skills.Our mission is to equip learners with the business language they need to excel at work and become the best version of themselves at work. Employee empowerment sits at the heart of our vision and is a concept that will initially reach 100s, then 1000s, and then millions of professionals worldwide.Enjoyed this conversation? Drop a comment below and share one communication challenge you've experienced while working in global teams, or your thoughts on the future of HR skill development.If you're an HR or L&D specialist interested in joining the podcast as a guest, we'd love to hear from you - get in touch!https://everywhereenglish.eu/contact-us/🔔 Subscribe for more episodes exploring language, leadership, and learning with Everywhere English.#hr #leadership #workplacecommunication #diversityintheworkplace #employeedevelopment