Saturday, June 28, 2008

Immigran Friendly Employers - Part 4

How can we all create more immigrant friendly environment in our business community? Here is what we can all learn from the top 20 immigrant friendly employers.
  • Advising internationally-trained jobseekers in-person at networking events
  • Providing work placements to new immigrants enrolled in bridging programs at local colleges
  • Mentoring immigrant professionals to help them access professional networks and develop their careers
  • Promoting the issue of immigrant employment in Canada to other local employers
  • Educating other employers about the benefits of hiring immigrant employees
  • Teaching other organizations how to create mentoring programs for immigrant jobseekers or employees
  • Promoting immigrant employment to other employers and government
  • Working with community organizations to help internationally-trained professionals adjust to the Canadian hiring process and job market and find employment
  • Training recruiters to hire and advise immigrant jobseekers

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