December 19th 2025

5 tips from employers for new talent

Finding new talent is a challenge for many employers. The employers below show what works. Use their tips and open the door to new talent.

Please note: this article was translated using a translator app

Tip 1: Look at skills, not diplomas

Skills-based hiring works. Look beyond resumes and job descriptions and focus on experience, talent, and motivation. This way, you'll quickly see what someone can truly contribute.

" There are so many people who are good at something. It doesn't matter whether you have a vocational, higher professional, or university education ." - Anna (Goodzo)

Tip 2: ensure support within your organization

Inclusion only works if you work together. Involve managers, teams, and recruiters from the start and celebrate successes together.

Inclusion is not a project for us, but a conscious choice. ” - Tessa (Haskoning)

Tip 3: Guidance is key (and always tailor-made)

A buddy or mentor helps someone settle in faster. Keep differences in mind: everyone learns differently and needs different support.

Not every manager is a natural at providing guidance. Sometimes additional training is needed to do this effectively .
– Ilse Anna (TAUW)

Tip 4: Actively build an inclusive workplace

A welcome feeling makes all the difference. Explain unwritten rules, encourage questions, and ensure a safe work environment.

" Without an inclusive work environment, it doesn't work. People need to feel at home. Period ."
– Bettina (NS)

Tip 5: Make room for differences

Not everyone has the same beliefs, ambitions, or path. By making room for these differences, you build trust, ownership, and sustainable employability.

"Everyone has different beliefs and different ambitions. Giving each other space is important in D&I." - Robert (ISS)