While employing foreign workers may sometimes sound appealing, it can also bring about certain concerns. Because every business has its own dynamics, and in terms of human resources, one of the most important factors is compatibility. In workplaces where compatible people work together, the peace and motivation can often be seen—even from a distance. So, does employing foreign personnel disrupt this harmony?
Of course, there are many companies that have already answered this question and moved beyond it. However, there may still be question marks in the minds of some people. First, we should ask such employers this question: Do you have any foreign customers?
Most likely, there is no company that would answer “no” to this. Especially if someone is browsing this website and interested in this topic, they are most likely the owner or manager of a company that already exports products to various countries. So, let’s move on to the next question. Maybe the real question is this:
Do you communicate better with your foreign customers or with your local ones? Or, which do you prefer—foreign customers or local customers in your own country?
Our reasonable clients who have discussed this with us always give different answers depending on the country and their own experiences. So, the answer can vary depending on the situation. However, in terms of profitability, the idea of selling to the whole world is always irresistible. Actually, when it comes to personnel, the situation is not so different.
If someone is more skilled and hardworking for the job, they don’t necessarily have to speak the same language as you. Today, almost everyone agrees with this idea. Moreover, these foreign workers often learn the local language in a short time and sometimes even adapt culturally beyond expectations. Just think—sometimes even two neighborhoods in the same city can be culturally very different, and these differences can become insurmountable barriers. Believe us, sometimes people from those two neighborhoods have more difficulty understanding each other than someone coming from a completely different country.
What’s most important is this: selecting the right personnel is always critical. Choosing someone suitable for the job and for your company is the key point. So, bringing someone from a country where people are naturally skilled in that particular field is the first step. For example, in heavy metal welding jobs that require expertise, citizens of India or Pakistan come to the forefront, while for physically demanding jobs that require hardworking performance, citizens of Turkmenistan are often preferred.
The second step is to remember the motivation of these people. These are individuals who leave their country to work and earn money. So they are unlikely to cause problems with adaptation and will try to do their job in the best possible way. Of course, exceptions may occur. In such cases, you can expect a solution from the employment agency that provided the worker.
A small reminder: Please do not confuse this with people who came to the country as refugees due to war. We do not work with refugee populations. Companies working with us should know that the personnel who will work in your factory are currently living in their home country and will only come to this country after an agreement is made, legal procedures are completed, and official permits are issued. This is a critical and defining distinction.
In conclusion:
As long as we don’t lose the hospitable and tolerant nature of the Turkish people, this country can continue to be a place where people from all over the world can live happily. With nearly 10 million foreigners currently living in our country, Turkey has already become quite accustomed to collaborating with people from different cultures. In fact, the fact that we have a centuries-old state tradition where different nations and cultures have coexisted gives us comfort and confidence in this matter.
