THE FOREIGN

WORKER IN
WORKPLACE
DIVERSITY
This chapter, the student shall be able to:

01 Know the importance of

migrant labour 03 Know the contribution of
foreign workers to host
countries

02 04
Know the contribution of Know the relevance of
foreign workers to diversity multiculturalism-Three
perspectives
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Workplace diversity, exemplified by the
inclusion of foreign workers, has evolved
from historical labour demands to current
challenges faced by former colonial powers.
This diversity brings talent and skills,
addressing economic needs and
demographic shifts, but also raises ethical
considerations in managing foreign labour.
The importance of
migrant labour
 The movement of people, often termed as migrant
workers, involves individuals from poorer nations
working in wealthier environments, particularly in
sectors like long-term care. This dynamic is influenced
by macro factors like immigration policies and
historical/political-economic links between countries.
Additionally, there's a legal aspect, with top managers
from wealthy countries moving to emerging
economies.
—Hussein et al, 2012
The Commonwealth
to the United
Kingdom
In the 1960s, the UK experienced a significant
influx of foreign workers from
Commonwealth nations, aiding the British
military during World War II and later
addressing labor shortages.
During the 1950s and 1960s, the UK
recruited labor from Commonwealth
countries to meet workforce demands
stemming from the former British
Empire.
Hussein et al, 2012
In 1963, Conservative Health Minister
Enoch Powell initiated a campaign to
recruit trained doctors from overseas,
recruiting around 18,000 doctors from
India to address shortages in the
National Health Service (NHS).
In 1968, the Todd Committee's predictions
of future medical shortages led to
renewed recruitment of overseas
doctors, coinciding with the
recommendation to expand medical
schools.
Jones and Snow, 2011
The immigration of nurses to the NHS in
the 1960s served as a pragmatic solution,
providing a cheap labor supply, reducing
wastage, and challenging arguments of
staff shortages.
Some migrant nurses initially motivated to
work in the UK NHS faced challenges in
career progression, particularly in older
people's care services, the largest
element of the care sector.
Difficulties faced by employers in the UK
regarding migrant workers in older
people's care services are frequently
reported, emphasizing the ongoing
challenges and options taken by some
employers.
Rubery et al 2011
 Rich countries
to emerging economies
The East, especially China, is becoming an
attractive ground for foreign managers
due to its significant growth.
Chinese companies are hiring Western
executives at senior levels, with China
actively attracting Western talent
Western managers are now more inclined
to join Chinese firms, reflecting the
growing respectability and global
standing of these companies.
Western multinationals see emerging
markets, particularly China and India, as
crucial sources for economic growth and
skilled workforce, expecting 70% of
global growth to come from these
markets.
India and foreign
labour
 India, compared to China, welcomes foreign
executives and embraces western management
ideas, with its high power-distance culture
impacting managerial preferences for
authoritative and hierarchical approaches. Clear
instructions and direct orders are valued for
motivating and engaging workers
Vedpuriswar, 2006
 CHAPTER 7
Members:
THANK DELA CRUZ, CHARLIE DOVE P.
DELA CRUZ, MICKA ELLA

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