Event Details
WEBINAR: Welcome to America, One Immigrant's Story
Date: | June 4, 2025, 12:00pm |
Organizer: | SHRM Western Connecticut |
Location: | Webinar |
Price: | $20 for SHRM Western CT Members; $25 for all others |
Event Type: | Webinar |
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What does it really mean to start over in a new country? Imagine navigating a workplace where the language is unfamiliar and the cultural expectations are unspoken. What does it take not only to survive - but to thrive?
In this thought-provoking session, Solveiga Jaskunas shares her powerful and personal journey of immigrating to the United States, offering insights into the emotional and practical challenges of adjusting to a completely new environment. Her story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the universal human desire to belong.
Whether your organization hires international employees or you're simply committed to creating a more inclusive culture, Solveiga’s experience will resonate deeply. Her journey highlights the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion—and most importantly, belonging - in the workplace.
Key concepts:
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Common challenges that immigrants and expatriates face when adapting to a new culture
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Practical solutions for creating a sense of "home" and belonging
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Strategies to support international employees as they integrate into your organization