May 8th 2026
Research Report: Pathways to Work
Commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, Open Embassy investigated how newcomers find work and which approach makes the difference.
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.
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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
October 8th 2025
More and more companies are taking steps toward diversity. The next step? A workplace where everyone feels at home.
Working on inclusion - Five tips: Read article
August 5th 2025
At Refugee Talent Hub, we connect employers and professionals with refugee backgrounds, with the goal of paid employment. However, in practice, we see that prejudices still too often determine who…
Seven facts about discrimination in recruitment and selection: 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
May 9th 2025
Last week, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment published the report "Borderless Talent." This practical guide focuses specifically on hiring and retaining Ukrainians. The tips, tricks, and examples applicable…
Discover and retain new talent: tips & tricks for employers: Read article
April 11th 2025
In today’s rapidly changing job market, traditional recruiting methods no longer cut it. Companies that focus solely on job titles, resumes and degrees are missing out on talent. A new…
Skills-based hiring: The future of recruiting: Read article
December 17th 2024
The recently completed TNO survey among some 5,000 employers shows that only 2.7% of organizations with more than 50 employees employ one or more status holders. A surprising fact, given…
TNO survey: “This shows there are opportunities”: Read article
November 8th 2024
Syrian asylum seekers who received a residence permit between 2014 and 2016 had a bad start in society. Due to the many moves and the long stay in the shelters,…
Status holders who move frequently are less likely to get a job: Read article
March 29th 2024
SEO Economic Research published the report 'More work opportunities for asylum seekers'. Refugee Talent Hub was one of the clients.
About research, common sense and no-brainers: Read article
March 22nd 2024
This morning the report 'More Work Opportunities for Asylum Seekers' was published.
'Asylum seeker work yields billions': Read article
February 2nd 2024
The Netherlands has had a new integration law since January 1, 2022.
Integration in 2023: bottlenecks, but also success stories: Read article