Migrant staff from a variety of cultures come to New Zealand bringing valuable skills to businesses. Just how smoothly they settle into their new roles can have a big influence on your bottom line.
The new migrant, often exposed to an alien culture for the first time, can have some difficulty settling into their new workplace environment initially so it is most helpful to be aware of the many resources that are available to assist the new settler. Even workers from a similar culture to that of New Zealand will still benefit and indeed deserve some support and guidance with management procedures, interaction and communication. Indeed the benefits of a rapid integration into a new position are the same for migrant or resident workers.
Local cultural norms and language idioms need explaining and support needs to be given to help the migrant's family adjust to life in a new country.
Some of the major problems facing new migrant employees have been exposed by a recent New Zealand survey which noted that quite a number of recent arrivals had returned to their country of origin after a short period.
This problem can be overcome by employers playing an effective part in ensuring that workers are able to settle in and become productive in as short a time as possible promoting greater productivity, harmony in the workplace and a consequent reflection in the profitability of your business.
Resources are available to assist employers with the settlement of new workers.
These include:
* Settlement Support New Zealand has information which will help with every aspect of your new migrant employee and their family's settlement needs
* The Auckland Chamber of Commerce has an online employer information centre linking to related support services for both employers and recent arrivals
* A DVD - "A Welcome that Works" is available to help your new migrant staff settle in quickly and feel welcome
* The Newcomers Guide - will help new migrants understand the difference between their previous employment experience and the New Zealand workplace culture
* The Employer Toolkit - a series of handy flip cards, which is a virtual a checklist for the new migrant employer
* Employment Seminars - "Managing a Diverse Workplace to Maximize Productivity" should be of considerable benefit to the employer and employee
* "Boosting Productivity through Effective Communication" is another upcoming training course suited to all employers Employers' checklist - before your new migrant employee begins work
* Have someone to meet the new migrant on their arrival
* Find out about the values and work styles of the new migrant employee's culture
* Assign a co-worker to be a mentor, have the new staff member's workstation ready and arrange any training that may be required
* Ensure the job description is clear and easily understood with a handbook outlining hours of work, rules and in-house etiquette
* Have a staff introductory session as soon as possible
* Have regular meetings with the new employee and their mentor in the first couple of months
* An information pack with suggested schools, doctors and other useful information would be advisable
* Be sure to involve the new staff member in any social activities
Helping the new migrant to become a productive staff member as soon as practicable will be of immense value to your business. Your understanding of the potential difficulties that may arise will hasten the process of integration.
Fortunately considerable assistance is available to the employer.
New Kiwis is a free online resource which connects skilled global job seekers with New Zealand employers. If you are a returning Kiwi or a Migrant currently overseas looking for a job in New Zealand, New Kiwis can provide you with informational resources to help you make an informed decision about your career, education and future.
Source: http://www.ideamarketers.com/?articleid=3479022
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