As companies manage woes that come with the ending of Summer, and the beginning of fall, mitigation is a word that gets thrown around a lot. The weather is colder, the demand is growing gradually, and risks are to be managed within a threshold that is conducive high quality productivity. Yeah that all is fine and looks great on a report's summary, but does it make sense to a Haitian national that you just hired? The bigger question is, why should you care?
Excerpt from The Haitian Times: "Indianapolis, in certain ways, is facing the challenges that many midsize cities throughout the U.S. are facing as a “new frontier” for arriving immigrants. They are leaving or bypassing swollen megalopolises in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, California and Texas for jobs and lower costs of living. Like Dejoie, many often arrive with little money or English language skills. The endurance of arduous journeys, physically or emotionally, and an unclear immigration process leave many vulnerable to abuse as they navigate cultural, legal and logistical challenges once here."
Wherever you may stand on the immigration spectrum that encompasses this latest political scene, your company's reality is that your workforce is comprised of individuals like Dejoie. Willing to work, dedicated to meeting SLAs, and eager to do what is necessary to earn their keep. But is this the kind of worker you want? Not invested in your company's vision, only for a payday, and no investment other than what you tell them to do. Sure this was great in the 70s, 80s, and 90s but we all know that this worker is the fastest to burn out, quit, or decline in productivity. You may respond "These are migrants, they will do whatever to keep their job." What many employers are oblivious to is that other companies are vying for these same workers. Giving them incentives that cater to them and their families. English language courses, document translation, and immigration assistance are now being offered to retain them. Where does this leave you?
Make your workplace accommodating this new workforce by speaking their language. Haitian nationals want to buy into your company's mission, and they will do that in more when your course training, signage, and documentation reflects their native tongue. 8th & Rolle Media, LLC is here to usher your translation needs into your success. We specialize in custom computer-based courses, localization of your existing training materials, and audio translations. Reach out to us today! We would love to help.
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