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Knowledge base

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.

All knowledge in one place

The knowledge and experience we’ve gained over the past years - and any relevant new insights – can be found here, to support you in your journey.

October 17th 2025

Ukrainian displaced people contribute billions to the economy

  • About business cases, SROI en MVO
  • in the news
  • research
  • labor market

Ukrainian displaced persons make a clear contribution to the Dutch economy. This is evident from new research on their impact, influencing factors, and future scenarios. The results align with previous…

October 9th 2025

ISS begeleidt nieuwkomers naar passend werk

Claire Lurvink (CFO) vertelt waarom ISS investeert in nieuwkomers. Tuba Dönmez (Account Administrator) vertelt over haar persoonlijke verhaal en haar werk bij ISS.

October 8th 2025

Werk maken van inclusie - Vijf tips

Steeds meer bedrijven zetten stappen richting diversiteit. De volgende stap? Een werkvloer waar iedereen zich thuis voelt.

October 3rd 2025

Resistance to equal opportunities policies: how do you deal with it?

  • recruitment & selection
  • skills-based hiring
  • recruitment

Many organizations want to recruit and select objectively, but encounter resistance. This article offers seven evidence-based strategies to overcome these obstacles and create a more inclusive workplace.

October 1st 2025

Core de Reeper - “Je ziet de groei letterlijk voor je ogen gebeuren”

Na 100 dagen in dienst kijkt programmamanager Core terug op een vliegende start bij Refugee Talent Hub. Vanuit de wereld van bouwkunde en gebiedsontwikkeling vond ze langzaam maar zeker haar…

September 30th 2025

Aandacht voor het contract

Bij arbeidscontracten komen de cultuurverschillen tussen werkgever en nieuwkomers naar voren. Waar moet je als werkgever aan denken?

September 19th 2025

Diversiteit is een no-brainer. Maar waarom doen we het dan niet?

  • About business cases, SROI en MVO

Bijna iedereen vindt diversiteit en inclusie belangrijk. Toch staat het thema zelden hoog op de hr-agenda. Hoe kan dat? In deze aflevering van De Vooruitgang aan Tafel zoekt Rens de…

September 10th 2025

TAUW gives newcomers the space to grow

  • Employment best practice
  • support base
  • guidance on the work floor
  • partnership

Diversity and inclusion: nice terms, but how do you truly embody them within an organization where collaboration and social impact are central? Ilse Anna Ruessink, HR Advisor and Corporate Recruiter…

September 4th 2025

NN Group's IT Mentoring Program: strengthening talent and creating opportunities

  • Employment best practice
  • partnership
  • mentoring program

The IT Mentoring program, a partnership between NN and the Refugee Talent Hub, connects refugees with experienced professionals at NN. They receive personalized guidance in exploring career opportunities, strengthening their…

August 28th 2025

More than labels: the social perception of expats and refugees

  • In practice
  • diversity & inclusion
  • cultural differences
  • language
  • perception

Expats and refugees are both groups who leave their home country to build a new life in another country, either temporarily or permanently. Yet, they are often viewed differently in…

August 25th 2025

A workplace where everyone feels at home

  • Employment best practice
  • diversity & inclusion
  • CSR

A woman in IT, a status holder in finance, or a 58-year-old who still wants to become a train driver? At NS (Dutch Railways), it's possible, and that's no coincidence.…

August 22nd 2025

More than labels: the facts about expats and refugees

  • In practice
  • diversity & inclusion
  • cultural differences
  • language

Expats and refugees are both groups who leave their country of origin to build a new life in another country, either temporarily or permanently. Yet, society generally seems to view…

Collections

We've combined some of the most important themes in collections.

  • Dossier

First-hand experiences

This dossier contains 20 articles

Stories about newcomers' and managers' experiences.

  • Dossier

Employment best practice

This dossier contains 24 articles

Topics such as the role of DEI in your organisation and the importance of buy-in, are dealt with in this collection.

  • Dossier

In practice

This dossier contains 6 articles

This collections consists of information about things you could encounter in practice, such as unconcious bias, cultural differences, et cetera.

  • Dossier

(Dutch) laws and regulations

This dossier contains 9 articles

This collection comprises of information regarding laws and regulations in The Netherlands, applicable to hiring people with a refugee background.