How migration and gender will continue to play an important role in the growth of my family business

Entry

Migration and gender have both played roles in the economic growth and success of the company but also the camaraderie and community of my family business. Around thirty percent of our current employees have migrated from either the Philippines, Russia or India. That being said, the province the business exists in, has a large number of migrants coming annually and this number is growing. I believe that if my business creates a platform that encourages migrants with an anatomy and physiology background to apply to the store this percentage will continue to increase. The implementation of programs and education platforms on the importance of hiring individuals that have migrated is not an unknown fact, but it is one that needs to grow.

I also pride myself on knowing that the business does a very good job in the realm of gender equality but there is always room for improvement. I have been considering creating a document on top of the one that already exists within our store manual to ensure we take gender equality seriously. This document would include strategies to create more gender inclusivity within the store. I also believe it is important to make it priority that as a business we treat fellow employees with the same respect as we treat our customers.

Each one of us has so much we can bring to the table no matter our gender, race, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, class etc. I am making a worldwide call for everyone to see the potential in those around us and to assist in creating a world of equality.

Rationale

I chose to write a blog about why I believe migration and gender relations will continue to be valuable for the growth of my family business. The reason I chose to write about this is because I feel I have learned a great deal on how I can better my family business once I return home and I also believe these are steps any business owner can take to improve their company.

The hiring of employees who have migrated to Canada can also be improved within the business and this course has provided me with intel on how as a business we can improve within this category. I have also been given the tools throughout my gender studies major to know how I can effectively and safely make gender equality a priority. Using an intersectional and decolonial transnational lens will provide me with the tools necessary to do so.

This blog post is useful for the praxis as it serves as a motivator for myself but also for those reading it. From the guest speakers to course content, I have been given the opportunity to do something with this knowledge and I hope people who read this post will see the potential as well.

Keywords: migration, gender, equality, business, family

Author: H Dimes