CIM Group in partnership with PowerToFly hosted a courageous conversation focused on “We Belong Here: The Immigrant Experience” where speakers shared personal stories and insights on the immigrant experience in the workplace, discussing challenges faced, strategies for success, and ways to create more inclusive environments for immigrant professionals.
In the spirit of continued learning, we're sharing access to the Courageous Conversation so that you can watch it on your own time and learn more from our subject matter expert.
📝Key Takeaways
After watching the session, you will gain the following insights and actionable steps:
- Key Insight: Cultural understanding is crucial for creating an inclusive environment.
- Action: Learn about and acknowledge different cultural holidays. For example, wish your colleagues well during Diwali, Chinese New Year, or other significant cultural events they celebrate.
- Key Insight: Immigrants often have lives and responsibilities split across two countries or continents.
- Action: If you're in a leadership position, be flexible with time off policies. Consider offering extra vacation days or remote work options to allow immigrant employees to spend time with family abroad.
- Key Insight: The way we ask about someone's background can impact their sense of belonging.
- Action: When asking about someone's background, use the phrase "What is your ethnicity?" instead of "Where are you really from?" And only ask if you have a personal relationship with the individual.
- Key Insight: Accent bias can negatively affect perceptions of immigrant colleagues.
- Action: Be aware of accent bias. Make an effort not to assume someone is less intelligent because of their acce
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