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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.
On May 27, 2026, we hosted an employer session on the sustainable establishment of work-study programs. Houda Zaït (Refugee Talent Hub) and Thomas Gesink (Bureau Raakt) guided us through the…
This is how you build a successful work-study program: Watch the entire employer session
Ten years ago, Arcadis joined the Refugee Talent Hub as one of its founding partners. Harm Albert Zanting, board member of the Refugee Talent Hub and former Business Area Director…
Arcadis: the power of perseverance: 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 articleDespite the political aversion to migration, many employers are eager to help refugees find a job. Due to cumbersome procedures and prejudices, things often go wrong. FD journalist Elfanie toe…
Newcomers must be able to participate from their first day in the Netherlands: Read articleMore and more employers are discovering the benefits of hiring status holders. Not only do they offer a solution to the staff shortage, they also bring motivation and diversity to…
Employers happy with status holders: 'Staff shortage? Never had a problem with it.': Read articleThe experience of the continent’s largest refugee host country – Germany – can serve as a helpful blueprint for refugees’ economic integration. Tent Partnerships for Refugees published this report back…
Refugees as job engine: inspiration from Germany: Read articleWhen it comes to refugees, the business community is stepping up.
Why hiring refugees is good for business: Read articleAccess to work is an important factor for the well-being, participation and integration of status holders in Dutch society.
Status holders and work: the knife cuts both ways: Read article
