WhatsApp and other remarkable products like GPT, BioNTech Vaccines, Google Search, and YouTube were created by diverse teams of immigrants and locals. Leading companies hire immigrants for their insights and perspectives. There are 280 million international migrants in the world today. Migration can be a source of strategic advantage for companies and countries. Migrants contribute $9 trillion to local economies annually and can help address labor shortages. Companies recognize the value of hiring globally, but only 5% are doing it strategically.
If a diverse workforce makes a better company, why don't more businesses hire internationally? Innovation and migration strategist Johann Daniel Harnoss details the advantage of global talent and how to best build the systems and culture to welcome immigrants to your staff. After the talk, leadership expert Tsedal Neeley joins Modupe for a conversation on what successful hiring practices can look like.