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Diversity Dividend: The Chinese Economic Contribution

This report examines the significant contributions of Chinese immigrants to New Zealand's economy and labor market dynamics. It delves into the barriers faced, including credential recognition and discrimination, as well as the responses from companies towards fostering diversity. The research highlights the importance of ethnic entrepreneurs, co-location of businesses in ethnic precincts, and the role of workplace diversity policies in enhancing productivity and economic integration. By understanding these factors, policymakers can better harness the benefits of a diverse workforce.

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Diversity Dividend: The Chinese Economic Contribution

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  1. Diversity Dividend: The Chinese Economic Contribution Paul Spoonley Labour Market Dynamics Integration of Immigrants Massey University Cracking the Glass Ceiling Rising Dragons, Soaring Bananas 17-19 July 2009 Auckland

  2. Auckland 2016

  3. Employment Barriers • Credential recognition • Employer attitudes/ practices • Surname/accent discrimination • New Zealand experience

  4. Company Responses • Skilled leadership • diversity aware • Skill enhancement of all staff • exposure to new cultures • Develop workplace diversity policies • multilingual recognition/recruitment

  5. Chinese Ethnic Entrepreneurs • Ethnic entrepreneurs • Ethnic embeddedness • Ethnic-specific social capital • Ethnic co-financing

  6. Ethnic Precincts • Co-location of business activities • Specific sites and dense activities Strip: Dominion Rd Conversions: Northcote Purpose-built: Meadowland

  7. Research and Policy Questions Ethnic Precincts • Are they evidence of parallel communities that might inhibit social integration? • Are they evidence of low quality outcomes and poor economic incorporation?

  8. Why Does It Matter? By 2011, 100% of net labour market growth in Canada will come from immigration. By 2031, 100% of net population growth will come from immigration.

  9. Diversity Dividend • Economic and social benefits • Immigrant entrepreneurs/ethnic precincts • Diversity as a brand advantage

  10. INTEGRATION OF IMMIGRANTS PROGRAMME 2007 – 2012 http://integrationofimmigrants.massey.ac.nz http://lmd.massey.ac.nz

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