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Forbes
12 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Seven Ways American Employers Can (Still) Attract Top Global Graduates
As the global landscape shifts, many international graduates from U.S. colleges are rethinking their career options and where they want to build their futures. For employers, this presents an opportunity to engage with a highly skilled and high-potential talent pool. Companies that stand out in the international job market are those that demonstrate a commitment to long-term growth and global impact through clear immigration pathways, inclusive cultures and flexible work models. To that end, seven Forbes Human Resources Council members share effective steps U.S. employers can take to attract and retain top international college graduates. 1. Shift Focus To Talent-First Job Design U.S. employers must shift from 'where the job is' to 'where the talent thrives.' By offering location-flexible roles and relocating work—not workers—they can attract top international grads who bring global insight, ambition and adaptability, without the friction of relocation or visa barriers. - Prithvi Singh Shergill, Tomorrow @entomo 2. Create Inclusive Global Talent Programs To attract top international graduates, employers should develop inclusive global programs that enable international students to utilize their cross-cultural experiences and expertise. These programs can boost productivity and expand revenue in emerging markets. By creating a global strategy, companies can benefit from the unique perspectives that international graduates offer. - Kevin Walters, Top DEI Consulting 3. Embed Sponsorship In Early-Career Pathways U.S. employers should advocate for expanded visa access while embedding sponsorship into early-career programs. Clear pathways, university partnerships and structured development plans are critical to piquing the interest of international grads. Global talent drives innovation and can provide a competitive advantage. - Sonia Vora 4. Build Scalable Support Systems For Global Hires U.S. employers must operationalize sponsorship—pairing immigration pathways with structured growth plans. Beyond compliance, it's about building scalable systems where global talent sees long-term value, not just temporary placement. Vision wins loyalty. Infrastructure keeps it. These are the key factors to attracting the best and brightest global grads.- Apryl Evans, USA for UNHCR Forbes Human Resources Council is an invitation-only organization for HR executives across all industries. Do I qualify? 5. Highlight Evolving Graduate Opportunities Writing from an HR university-based role in Ireland, this is a live topic. Talented graduates are still interested in having a global presence, and U.S. employers remain attractive. Employers could explain how things have changed and what this means for the graduate experience. Graduates and talent are very good at overcoming challenges to gain the experiences they value. - Angela O'Donovan, UCC 6. Offer Transparent Support And Career Growth You can attract grads by clearly articulating a commitment to supporting international talent by offering structured career pathways, visa sponsorship and long-term growth opportunities. Employers who transparently communicate their willingness and capacity to support immigration needs, coupled with meaningful career development programs, will attract the best global talent. - Britton Bloch, Navy Federal 7. Go Beyond Sponsorship With Holistic Support As visa rules shift, U.S. employers must go beyond simple sponsorship programs by offering relevant legal guidance, relocation support and even mentorship to help international talent integrate. Most importantly, fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives helps these employees feel seen, supported and motivated to grow with the organization, regardless of regulatory changes. - Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kevin Walters handed boost as potential Kangaroos defector 'hasn't made a decision'
New Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters said he only wants to take players to England who want to represent the green and gold as Tino Fa'asuamaleaui admits he hasn't come to a decision over a potential switch. Walters knew one of his first roles as the national coach was to address reports trio Hamiso Tabui-Fidow, Payne Haas and Fa'asuamaleaui are all thinking of playing for Samoa at the end of the season. The trio have all played for Australia at some point, but are considering playing for Samoa moving forward. While this has opened up a debate around State of Origin eligibility, the trio are yet to make any official call with the NRL season still going. Although Fa'asuamaleaui has broken his silence around the situation and claimed he will make his decision after the season's end. But it appears Walters will have time to meet with the Queensland forward who hasn't made up his mind. "For now I haven't made a decision. I'm hoping I'm in the boat where I have to make a decision," Fa'asuamaleaui said. "Obviously being in rehab probably rules that out at the moment. I just want to get my knee right, play good football and hopefully I get to that point at the end of the year where I get to select." Fa'asuamaleaui said he has been tossing up the decision after a visit back to Samoa to see his family. "I am massively connected to my Samoan culture. Me and Iszac were fortunate enough to go back at the end of last year after 10 years," he said. "To be back there with my family and see all the kids I grew up with who now have kids like me, it brought a real connection to my culture. I have always loved being Samoan and I am still on that journey of learning my culture more and understanding it." Fa'asuamaleaui played six games for Australia across 2022 and 2023, but has been injured in recent years having struggled to back-up for the green and gold at the end of the season. And while Fa'asuamaleaui is unsure of who he will play for, Walters claimed he isn't going to ask any of them to remain in the green and gold if they don't want to represent the jersey. RELATED: Hughes re-signs as Munster twist could prevent another star leaving Stunning development for Cleary brothers as Luai under heavy fire Kevin Walters issues demand to Aussie stars Speaking on NRL 360, Walters claimed he respects the decision of the players wanting to make a switch and won't stand in their way. The former Australian representative said he wants to restore the pride in the jersey and only wants players who want to play for Australia in the 22-man squad to tour England. 'I have had some conversations and picked up the phone,' Walters said on Monday. 'There will be some meetings in the next couple of weeks with those guys. I won't be trying to convince them to play for the Kangaroos. "I will sit down with these guys and outline my plan on where we are going to take the jersey and then get an understanding of their feelings towards that and how they feel about playing for the Kangaroos. If they want to continue and play for our jersey that is great I love that and if they don't I totally respect that.' Tabuai-Fidow played for Samoa in the 2022 World Cup, but was hampered with injury and only featured in one game. He has represented Australia six times since then having won the Pacific Championship last year in a stacked side. Haas has represented Australia four times. The Kangaroos will play a three-match Ashes series for the first time since 2003, with the first Test against England getting underway at London's Wembley Stadium on October 25. Walters will select a 22-man squad to tour England after the NRL season.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
How Wayne Bennett helped Kevin Walters land Kangaroos job without even interviewing for it
New Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has revealed he didn't actually interview for the job specifically, but a glowing reference from Wayne Bennett may have helped him. Walters has been appointed to lead the Kangaroos at the end-of-year Ashes series in England, where Australia will play three Tests against the Old Enemy. Walters is said to be on a three-game deal, with the Australian Rugby League Commission set to make a longer-term call after the Ashes. Walters landed the coveted role after Brad Fittler withdrew his interest, and the ARL Commission upheld it's rule that an NRL club coach can't lead the Kangaroos. That meant Bennett was effectively banned from the Kangaroos job because he's contracted to South Sydney until the end of 2027. Speaking on SEN radio on Friday morning, former Maroons and Broncos coach Walters revealed he never actually had to interview for the Kangaroos job per se. Walters was previously interviewed by the ARL Commission to potentially land the Perth Bears job, which instead went to Mal Meninga. That meant Meninga had to relinquish his role as Kangaroos coach, opening the door for Walters. Kevin Walters didn't interview for Kangaroos job Rather than re-interviewing Walters for the Kangaroos job, the Commission had apparently heard enough when he applied for the Perth gig. "As it happened, I didn't interview for the Australia job, I interviewed for the Bears job which was also done by the ARLC," he told Corey Parker and Ian Healy on SEN Queensland. "They obviously knew a lot about me from that process. When Mal got the Bears job they started looking around for candidates. I saw my name thrown around a few times but I hadn't spoken to the NRL about it. "The I got a phone call and things progressed from there. I found out a few days ago I had got the job so I was really thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to coach the great Kangaroos." RELATED: Jahrome Hughes forced to miss funeral for Storm teammate's father Unused camera angle that shows NRL world fooled by optical illusion Walters lifted the lid on the interview process, revealing: "It was a Zoom meeting. Sometimes they're face to face. They asked some questions and my thoughts on setting up a new franchise and what kind of players I would try and entice. You don't have to look far, if you google my name or your name a lot of information comes up. It's not hard to find out information, you've just got to ask the right questions." Wayne Bennett's glowing reference for Kevin Walters Walters revealed how Bennett had written him a reference when he was moved on as Broncos coach at the end of 2024. In the end it actually worked against Bennett, who was said to be keen to lead the Kangaroos in the Ashes. "When I was moved on from the Broncos, Wayne Bennett wrote me a reference for future employment," Walters said. "When I read it I thought 'well this is bloody good, why aren't you keeping me on the books'." The revelation that he was never interviewed about the Kangaroos job might raise some eyebrows around the NRL world. One would think the questions and criteria would be completely different when trying to find the Bears coach as opposed to the Kangaroos boss. As Walters mentioned, the questions for the Bears coach would focus on how they'd help set up a completely new franchise, whereas the Kangaroos gig is vastly different. Speaking earlier this week, journalist Andrew Webster said it wasn't exactly a show of confidence in Walters that he's only been appointed for three games at this stage. Depending on how the Kangaroos perform in the Ashes. he could receive a longer contract. But Webster said: 'Kevin Walters is basically the last man standing. The fact they have only given him three games shows their lack of faith. It could be a very tough tour. The Kangaroos used to be like the Harlem Globetrotters. But it's a different time now, and they are no longer the superpower that they were, and that's something Kevvie will have to deal with.' Walters' first job will be trying to convince Payne Haas, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to remain loyal to the Kangaroos. All three are reportedly considering switching allegiances and representing Samoa due to their heritage.
The Australian
24-07-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Mal Meninga believes Kangaroos can succeed without star trio
Former national coach Mal Meninga says there are other potential Kangaroos players 'just as good' as Payne Haas, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow if the trio choose to represent Samoa over Australia. Star forwards Haas and Fa'asuamaleaui and the electrifying Tabuai-Fidow are all understood to be leaning towards turning down the chance to play for the Kangaroos in the upcoming three-Test series against England to instead represent Samoa in the Pacific Championships. With Meninga having stood down as Kangaroos coach after being appointed to lead the Perth Bears, Kevin Walters is Australia's new coach and has indicated he will speak to Haas, Fa'asuamaleaui and Tabuai-Fidow about their representative intentions. And while Meninga said it was 'important' for Walters to speak to the three players, he suggested that the new Kangaroos mentor shouldn't plead for them to play for Australia but simply ask if they wanted to or not. 'That's my belief,' Meninga told SENQ Breakfast. 'We're not going to deny that if those players aren't available, we still haven't got some great players to take their spots. 'They (Haas, Fa'asuamaleaui and Tabuai-Fidow) are all great players but there are other players who are just as good. 'We've just got to see what their view is first because if you understand their view, then you understand what you need to do to move forward. 'All those traditions that Pacific Island teams have is alluring to players, so we've got to provide a similar type of environment around what is an Aussie and who do we represent and what do we celebrate. 'We do it a fair bit in the First Nations space, but we also celebrate other cultures as well throughout the (Kangaroo) program. 'We work really hard on that because we know that really appeals to players going back to play for the Pacific nations.' Marco Monteverde Sports reporter Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world. NewsWire A police officer aged in his 30s who died suddenly in front of his children has been farewelled at an emotional funeral. National Breaking News A group of women who were subjected to invasive medical examinations after a newborn baby was dumped in a bin at Doha Airport have had a fresh court win.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic overlooked as NRL great names Aussie Ashes team
NRL great Corey Parker has named his Kangaroos XIII for the first Ashes game against England at Wembley and he has controversially left out centres Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic from his side. Kevin Walters was confirmed as the Australian national coach this week with plenty of work to be done before the Kangaroos play a three-match Ashes series getting underway at London's Wembley Stadium on October 25. The former Broncos and Queensland coach won the job over Cameron Smith. And Walters said one of his first moves will be trying to persuade Payne Haas, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow from switching allegiances to Samoa after reports emerged the trio are tossing up the decision. And Walters will now need to start looking at the make-up of his squad with State of Origin over and NRL finals not too far away. And former Kangaroos forward Parker feels neither Mitchell or Trbojevic will be in the best XIII against England come game day. Mitchell played well for the NSW Blues in the State of Origin series, but didn't produce too many moments of magic in the decider with Queensland taking Game 3 in Sydney. Unfortunately for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Mitchell injured his hamstring in training and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. While there will be time to get fit before the Kangaroos tour to England, Parker has opted to leave Mitchell out with a lack of match fitness working against him. And he has also left Trbojevic out. Trbojevic is the incumbent centre for Australia and was part of the team that won the Pacific Championship last year. The Manly Sea Eagles star had a stellar campaign at centre, but has struggled in 2025 with injuries taking a toll on him. After a couple of unconvincing performances in his preferred position at fullback for the Sea Eagles, coach Anthony Seibold opted to move him into the centres. The Sea Eagles have benefitted from the switch with Lehi Hopoate offering more mobility in the No.1 jersey and Trbojevic simplifying his game in attack. Although Parker isn't convinced just yet we are seeing the Trbojevic of old and also left the incumbent out of his current Kangaroos squad to take on England. Parker went for Knights centre Bradman Best and Broncos star Kotoni Staggs as his pairing. There were no other major surprises in the side with Nathan Cleary expected to come back into the side in the No.7 jersey and partner Cameron Munster in the halves. Parker selected Tom Dearden in the No.14 jersey, despite some claiming the Queensland halfback should be paired with Munster after his State of Origin performances. Parker selected Liam Martin in his side in the back-row, but the Panthers forward has already announced he won't be available for selection due to family commitments. Hudson Young could come into the starting side instead, or Reuben Cotter could fill in. Corey Parker's Kangaroos XIII for the Ashes Dylan Edwards Zac Lomax Kotoni Staggs Bradman Best Xavier Coates Cam Munster Nathan Cleary Lindsay Smith Harry Grant Pat Carrigan Liam Martin Angus Crichton Isaah Yeo Tom Dearden Hudson Young Reuben Cotter Lindsay Collins Cameron Murray pushing for return ahead of Ashes One of the big names that could be making a comeback before the end of the year is Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray. The Rabbitohs lock went down with an Achilles injury before the start of the season. Murray started at lock for NSW, over Isaah Yeo, for Michael Maguire in the Blues' 2023 winning Origin series. His injury this year saw him ruled out with Yeo reverting to the No.13 jersey. Although Murray is lining-up a return for the Rabbitohs before the season's end. This could put him in the frame for selection with a break between the NRL season and the tour. With Haas and Fa'asuamaleaui's selections up-in-the-air for Australia, Murray's inclusion would be huge. This could also allow Walters to shift Yeo through the middle where they lack elite depth, similar to how Maguire used him for NSW, and allow Murray to play lock. Although his selection depends on if he makes a return in time for the Rabbitohs. Cameron Murray is training hard & hoping to return to play for the Rabbitohs sometime before the season is underwent achilles repair surgery in February after suffering a rupture at training & then required another procedure in April to address a post operative… — NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) July 22, 2025
