Globalisation has dramatically accelerated flows of human capital for both long-term migrants and short-term expatriates around the world, making workplaces more culturally diverse than ever before. This poses new challenges regarding cultural differences in workplace communication and organisational values, including differences in practices surrounding gender roles. These challenges are particularly significant given the rise of Asian economies and the increasing presence of Chinese workers and business in places like Australia. This thesis, employing a qualitative approach, explores the experiences of Chinese female expatriates in Australian workplaces to see how these experiences have reshaped their perceptions about work, career, and their personal and professional identities
