January 16th 2026
In our webinar, Medtronic shared their successful formula for training newcomers in the workplace.
Medtronic: Learning from practice: Read articleKnowledge 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.
business & social impact
November 7th 2025
Thomas 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
October 17th 2025
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…
Ukrainian displaced people contribute billions to the economy: Read article
August 25th 2025
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.…
A workplace where everyone feels at home: Read article
August 8th 2025
We regularly share insights from our employer sessions. Recently, Anita Strockmeijer, Senior Advisor at the Migration Advisory Council, provided us with insights into the recently published analysis on the untapped…
Untapped labor potential: opportunities for employers: Read article
July 31st 2025
The labor market is changing rapidly, requiring a fresh perspective on recruitment and selection. We're pleased to share this article from AGDB, in which Anna Noorda (General Manager of IT…
Now look beyond that diploma: Read article
July 11th 2025
Good news: more and more newcomers are finding their way into the Dutch labor market. According to a new report from ABN Amro, the number of working refugees will increase…
Employers are becoming increasingly good at finding newcomers: Read article
July 2nd 2025
On Thursday, June 19th, we organized the "Newcomers & Work" employer event – this time specifically for smaller organizations and SMEs. In a sunny festival tent at TwynstraGudde, we explored…
Choosing talent means choosing the future: Read article
June 6th 2025
At our employer event on June 19th, you'll hear from entrepreneurs who are choosing talent, growth, and results. They saw potential, acted on it, and are now reaping the rewards.…
Employer event 'Working with newcomers': Read article
May 15th 2025
There's plenty of talent, yet many refugees are working below their level. It's a shame, says Caroline van Blerkom of Lexicon Trainingen. In the Haarlems Dagblad newspaper, she calls on…
Prevent brain waste: invest in language and talent: Read article
January 31st 2025
Social return offers employers the opportunity to utilize talent from refugee backgrounds and make the labor market more inclusive. A recent article by Rijkswaterstaat shares examples of organizations that successfully…
SROI: Opportunities to leverage talent: Read article
July 5th 2024
Every month we share insights and knowledge from the online employer sessions with our partners. Recently, guest speaker Joep Hofhuis spoke about the fascinating theme “Colorwashing or diversity champion?” Below…
Colorwashing or diversity champion?: Read article