Beauty of Difference:

How employers can make a workplace more inclusive for international employees

By Solveiga Jaskunas

Immigrants all dream of a wonderful life in a new country, but that data shows this is rare.  international employees face many challenges in their professional journeys. Drawing on my own experience as an immigrant to the U.S., and as a mentor for other immigrants and refugees, I will

• Create awareness of the specific obstacles that international employees face in the workplace, including external and internal barriers to success

• Explain why these obstacles are detrimental not only to international employees, but also to employers.

• Identify effective organizational HR strategies that can help international employees thrive in the workplace, and that in turn can make organizations more competitive in our global economy.

This session will provide them with valuable knowledge and practical action items for change. I believe my message can help employers cultivate more diverse, effective teams and make international employees' journeys a little easier.

In attending this webinar, APCDA Professional Members can fulfil the following APCDA Career Service Competencies: Career Management Coaching. Read here for more information about APCDA Career Service Competencies.

Ms. Solveiga Jaskunas is a seasoned HR professional and career coach with over fourteen years of experience in nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She holds dual master’s degrees, in Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Management, as well as PHR and SHRM-CP certifications. As an immigrant to the United States, she overcame language barriers and numerous rejections before climbing the HR ladder to senior leadership roles. A graduate of DC SHRM's Senior Leadership program, Ms. Jaskunas's passion lies in coaching immigrant professionals and in helping employers to make their workplaces more inclusive. For more information about Ms. Solveiga Jaskunas, visit her profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/solveigajaskunas/

ABOUT APCDA WEBINARS

This webinar is under the Be Awakened webinar track, as part of the APCDA Programs Committee’s 4 webinar track series –

Be Updated – International and emerging career practices

Be Informed – Private sector and industry developments

Be Inspired – Stories of resilience, inspiration, innovation in career practices

Be Awakened – Global mindset, trends and issues

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