When Policy Meets People: Immigration and HR

We like to think the workplace is a place of routine—a clock in, clock out kind of world. But for many immigrants, and for the employers who hire them, work has become a legal maze. Today, we look at what it means to operate in the shadow of ICE, to lead in the face of changing rules, and to humanize the labor force behind the policy headlines. Welcome to this special episode of Human Solutions: Simplifying HR for People who Love HR from AIM HR Solutions. I’m Pete Wright, and today, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood and under-discussed aspects of the American workplace: immigration. Our focus is on just policy, sure. But even more important: it's people. It’s fear. It’s the daily decisions business leaders have to make without a clear map. Joining us to help navigate this are two remarkable experts: Ana Cristina Chavez, Corporate Engagement Specialist at MIRA, and AIM's Senior Vice President Employer Services Terry Cook. Links & Notes Governor's Office Guidance for Employers Regarding Immigration and Work Authorization New Americans in Massachusetts National Immigration Law Center • What to Do if Immigration Comes to Your Workplace Model Workplace Policy for Responding to Immigration and Customs enforcement • Asian Americans Advancing Justice AIM HR Solutions Training Catalog AIM members can reach the HR Helpline at 800-470-6277 or helpline@aimnet.org for inquiries Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST). Email requests will be responded to within 24 hours.

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When Policy Meets People: Immigration and HR is an episode from Hello Live: Continuing Education for Speech & Language Professionals by TruStory FM.

This episode is 54:08 long.

This episode was published on Sep 2, 2025.

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