The task of keeping track of employees with specific competencies is aided by a sophisticated information system. HR professionals can search the database of career networking profiles as well as performance and salary data for employees working in dozens of countries . Written by each employee a career networking profile describes career goals, past assignments, professional affiliations, skills, patents, hobbies, and so on. If a country manager is needed in Brazil, for example, the system can immediately identify current employees who have the competencies needed for the job and who might be interested in making the move.