Why Cultural Diversity Training?
Companies gain valuable insight and will become more globally competitive by recognizing that varying cultures communicate differently at the workplace. By understanding cultural differences and recognizing certain values and traits within the organization, companies obtain a serious competitive advantage internally and globally. Cultural diversity training provides increased sensitivity to other ways of thinking and being. Misinterpretation may lead to a loss of productivity, frustration, and hurt feelings.
Cultural Diversity Training - For Management
In 2006, a projected 40,000 temporary work permits were issued for the province of Alberta. Temporary foreign workers arrived from around the world including India, Philippines, Germany, UK, Belgium, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Brazil, Venezuala and South Africa. Management communication styles differ from country to country. In North America, managers are "hands-on". If a task needs to be completed, they will "roll up their sleeves" and get the job done. However, how is this interpreted by a temporary foreign worker? What impact can this have? Will your temporary foreign worker respect you and your management abilities?
Cultural Diversity Training - For Temporary Foreign Workers
Knowing where you stand as an employer enables you to identify areas for improvement. As an objective third-party with strong experience working with immigrants, t Works is able to uncover and identify potential communication barriers between temporary foreign workers and management in order to increase productivity, decrease potential employee turnover and boost morale. By explaining to temporary foreign workers what is expected of them and how Canadian managers might communicate compared to their own culture is key to establishing a more harmonious workplace.