Founded in 1974, the Multinational Research Advisory Group (MRAG) provides member companies with an information service designed to help them deal with the complexities involved in managing industrial relations and human resources in a global context. Members, who include senior management in HR and personnel from U.S. and Europe, meet twice a year in Brussels* to address the complexities involved in managing industrial relations and human resources.

* Meetings in Brussels are held jointly with the Organization Resources Counselors (ORC) Worldwide.

Research Focus

Our research and analysis covers a range of issues, including:

• The political, economic, and labor climate worldwide;
• The globalization of industrial relations;
• European Union social policy updates;
• Activities of global union federations;
• Intergovernmental organizations (ILO, OECD); and
• Employee relations and public policy matters.

Member Benefits

• Off-the-record meetings and the candid exchange of information at three meetings annually.
• Information Letter published 10 times per year addressing a broad range of issues, including: the political, economic, and labor climate in countries worldwide; the European Union integration and enlargement and its impact on HR management in multinational companies; the activities and potential impact of international trade secretaries and regional blocs; intergovernmental organizations such as ILO, the UN, and the OECD; and employee relations and public policy matters across countries.
• Development of meaningful peer relationships.
• Valuable access to Wharton School faculty and to resources for custom research initiatives, peer surveys, and trend analysis.

For more information on becoming a member, contact us!