Is your performance management and goal review process outdated?
If the feedback collection system involves a spreadsheet form, bi-yearly reviews and manager assessments, then the answer is a resounding yes.
Developing a foreign national talent pool can seem intimidating. But there are lots of highly skilled, highly motivated workers from all over the world who are perfect candidates for your tough-to-fill positions. You just need to know where to look, and how to recognize the best fit for your organization.
Work hard, and you’ll achieve your goals: It’s a narrative fundamental to American culture. But for immigrants, the weight is far greater — often, success is tied to their family’s survival. And this key distinction provides the fuel that has propelled U.S. immigrants to greatness.
Struggling with fostering a diverse workforce? You’re not alone. Only 1 percent of Facebook, Yahoo and Google tech employees are African American. And even employers supposedly leading the diversity pack aren’t faring much better. According to recent figures compiled by the Wall Street Journal, LinkedIn, which tops the list, still lacks a balanced mix of ethnic minorities, as 30 percent of leadership roles are held by Asian individuals, yet Hispanic and African American representation trails at 4 percent and 1 percent, respectively.
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released its April 2016 Visa Bulletin. For details regarding the format, read Introducing the new Visa Bulletin.
The Known Employer Pilot Program, introduced in January 2015 in the Department of Homeland Security’s United States-Canada Beyond the Border initiative, was just launched to assess methods for streamlining the adjudication process for employers sponsoring work visas and green cards.
“It’s tense for a lot of people applying for the cap,” says Ken Aranas, senior customer relationship manager at VISANOW. “Especially if they’re on Optional Practical Training [work authorization for international students]. There is a lot of uncertainty about whether they are going to be able to maintain their status.”
Update: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) met its congressionally mandated H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker visa cap in mid-May. This means it won’t accept any new petitions that request an employment start date before Oct. 1, 2016. Learn more about the cap here.
Filling the skills gap is a well-known benefit of hiring foreign nationals. But international workers contribute more than their education and skill set – their unique perspectives can offer the companies they work for a competitive advantage in the global market.
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released its March 2016 Visa Bulletin. For details regarding the revised charts’ formatting, read Introducing the new Visa Bulletin.
