Event Details

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:

• Common challenges that immigrants and expatriates face when adapting to a new culture

• Practical solutions for creating a sense of "home" and belonging

• Strategies to support international employees as they integrate into your organization

EVENT TIME

12:00 NOON to 1:00 PM
 

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REGISTRATION
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RECERTIFICATION CREDITS
This program has been submitted to HRCI for recertification credits and to SHRM for professional development credits. 

OUR SPEAKER
Solveiga Jaskunas

Solveiga Jaskunas is a seasoned HR professional, speaker, facilitator, career coach, and connector with over fifteen years of experience in nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She holds dual master’s degrees, in Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Management, as well as PHR and SHRM-CP certifications.

As an immigrant to the United States, she overcame language barriers and numerous rejections before climbing the HR ladder. Her journey motivated her to mentor fellow immigrants and to start her own consultancy, which focuses on HR consulting, career coaching, training, speaking, and network referral services for organizations and individuals.

She is passionate about empowering others to not just survive, but truly thrive in today's dynamic, multicultural workplaces. She loves collaborating with professionals across industries to develop transformational workshops on mentoring, cross-cultural communication, inclusive leadership, and employee advocacy.

Solveiga has also dedicated her time to aiding refugees, immigrants, expats, homeless children, and at-risk youth. Her story has reached a broader audience through speaking engagements in the U.S. and internationally.