Settle & retain overseas workers
There are many ways you can support your new overseas skilled employee once the visa paperwork has been finalised, to help the placement be more successful. These include:
Preparing an employee welcome pack
Preparing an employee welcome pack with information about local services, facilities and the culture of your workplace is a great way to welcome a new overseas employee into your organisation.
Helping with spouse and family support
Moving to a new country with a family is a daunting experience. Any support you can give such as recommendations for schools or community groups to join, will be much appreciated and work towards retaining your employee for the longer term.
Helping with temporary accommodation
Suggest places to stay, organise temporary accommodation or connect your new employee with another worker, colleague or friend that is offering a share-house arrangement.
Providing an official welcome
Whether it’s a morning tea or a staff dinner, it’s important to make your new employee feel welcome and start the placement on a positive note.
Online communities
Put your new employee in touch with online community websites that cater to migrants and expatriates.
