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Skills wastage: A study of migrant engineers in Australia
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 17:33 authored by Asghar, S, Cameron, R, Farveh FarivarEvery year thousands of engineers migrate to Australia however, a majority of them only secure jobs unrelated to their professions/qualifications (Mahmudetal.2014). For these migrant engineers earning a living in an alternative position results in their downward mobility professionally and eventual skill atrophy (Cameron et al., 2013). This proposed research study will adopt a sequential exploratory mixed methods approach to examine the phenomenon of skill wastage amongst migrant engineers which will draw upon elements of Social Identity Theory (SIT) and Intelligent Career Theory (ICT). Findings from this research could inform dialogue on effective HR Policies which may be adopted by the Engineering organizations to better Access and utilize migrant engineers as well as inform future migration policies.
History
Publication title
2017 ANZAM Conference ProceedingsDepartment/School
TSBEPublisher
Australian & New Zealand Academy of ManagementPlace of publication
Melbourne, AustraliaEvent title
ANZAM 2017Event Venue
RMIT School of ManagementDate of Event (Start Date)
2017-12-05Date of Event (End Date)
2017-12-08Repository Status
- Restricted