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Are you considering working with professionals with a refugee background? When it comes to hiring refugee talent, we've developed a lot of knowledge and experience over the past years. We're sharing all of that here - hoping to support you in your journey. We'll also share relevant external information.
Is it the task itself that energizes you, or the impact you make? One question in our culturally diverse team sparked an open discussion about what job satisfaction means, and…
Job satisfaction is different for everyone: Read articleThe job market is desperate for talent, but many asylum seekers are still on the sidelines. Broader access to employment benefits everyone. What's holding us back, and what can you…
Asylum seekers: untapped talent for employers: Read articleA new country, a new start. But finding your place isn't easy. Huzeyfe Alptekin, a researcher of Turkish descent, explains how he took a roundabout route to find an organization…
Huzeyfe's detours to success: Read articleColleague Houda Zaït attended the 2026 Technology Inclusive Award. There, companies demonstrated how attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent works in practice. Read her findings in this blog post.
Technology Inclusive Award 2026: Read articleRefugee Talent Hub organizes monthly online knowledge sessions for employers. We share insights, practical examples, and best practices. This article provides an overview of the most important themes for 2025.
Employer sessions in pictures: Read articleThe Netherlands is still underutilizing the labor potential of recognized refugees, concludes the Netherlands Court of Audit. Despite significant staff shortages in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and technology, the…
Court of Audit: potential status holder remains untapped: Read articleIn our webinar, Medtronic shared their successful formula for training newcomers in the workplace.
Medtronic: Learning from practice: Read articleIn her New Year's blog, Director Wilma Roozenboom looks back on the past ten years and ahead to 2026: an anniversary year for the Refugee Talent Hub.
Dancing on the volcano: Read articleFinding new talent is a challenge for many employers. The employers below show what works. Use their tips and open the door to new talent.
5 tips from employers for new talent: Read articleFinding work in the Netherlands can be challenging, but those who show initiative, persevere, and dare to network will significantly increase their chances. These tips come directly from the experiences…
5 tips from newcomers for work: Read articleGrid operators, contractors, and the government are joining forces to accelerate the expansion of the electricity grid. Together, they aim to hire an additional 5,000 technicians by 2030. This will…
5,000 technicians wanted: Read articleThomas Gesink is a social entrepreneur and founder of Bureau Raakt. He has worked with organizations such as the Dutch Council for Refugees to establish apprenticeships in construction, technology, and…
A good training program is a solution for almost everything: Read article
