WR Immigration is focused on environmental protection. Led by Managing Partner, Bernie Wolfsdorf, the firm has committed to live the values of environmental protection, implementing a new policy to meet this challenge.
From the Desk of the Managing Partner: WR Immigration Commits to Reducing Its Impact on the Environment
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Partners Rich Yemm and Naveen Rahman Bhora Named 2022 DEIA Committee Co-Chairs
WR Immigration is proud to share that partners Naveen Rahman Bhora and Richard Yemm have been again named 2022 Co-Chairs for WR Immigration’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee, a program that celebrates differences, builds inclusivity, and lends support to our employees and communities. Under their leadership, the DEIA committee has helped to foster a safe and healthy environment for their peers while also spreading the important message of diversity and inclusion. “I cannot find the words to say ‘thank you’ to partners Naveen and Rich for their leadership and hard work on behalf of the DEIA committee culminating thus far in our recognition by Diversity for Social Impact. Thank you for fulfilling this critical role and for helping celebrate the strength, courage and depth we have in our firm. I am very proud and most grateful to you and our entire DEIA leadership team.” Bernie Wolfsdorf, Managing Partner, WR Immigration
DE&I at Biotech Week: Creating a Path for Foreign-Born Workers
We proudly sponsored Biotech Week Boston’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Summit last week. The Summit brought together panelists and attendees from over 22 countries around the world, each with a diverse set of experiences, perspectives, and important themes to add to the conversation. WR Immigration’s Julie Galvin led a session focused on overcoming common obstacles, including incorporating a DE&I lens when hiring foreign-born employees. The Summit’s keynote, Incorporate the Right Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Processes for Your Company, included insights from leaders at some of the world’s largest pharma companies. They touched on themes critical to an inclusive workforce, such as foreign-born worker engagement, bias correction, the future of work, the LGBTQ+ community, and workplace agility. A few key points emerged throughout the day: Incorporating DE&I requires investment, passion, and purpose. Human Resource leaders are investing their time to embed company values, facilitate transitions, and improve the hiring process for foreign-born workers. For those in the Life Sciences community, these efforts make real contributions to overcoming barriers, bringing impact, and accelerating innovation. Connect with people first. Understand their “why.” Hiring talent within the Life Sciences community can be challenging when, at times, there are a handful of people around the world who specialize in the skills that a company may need. Attracting and retaining this talent requires a willingness and ability to connect with people regardless of their location, cultural affiliations, or diverse views. As hiring efforts for foreign-born talent expand, companies are making deeper investments to demonstrate flexibility and agility across […]
