People are pivotal to both global corporations‟ survival and the wealth of nations. Nothing can be mobilized and no progress can be achieved in the absence of this essential resource. The purpose of this paper will be to review current worldwide trends and practices of leading corporations (profit and non-profit) in their management of human resources and social responsibility. An examination of the responsibilities of these global corporations will be made, and recommendations for reconciling these dual responsibilities and reshaping global HR practices will be presented