Refugee resource center > Resources for hiring managers
Refugees have valuable skills which can benefit your company. Learn how to hire refugees by adopting a skills based approach, read our success studies and connect with nonprofit organizations that can help.
Refugee resource center > Resources for hiring managers
Learn how hiring refugees can benefit your company, discover resources, and connect with local organizations that can help.
When you hire refugees, you embrace people with unique experiences and perspectives. They’re leaders and mentors — diverse, expert voices who can add to your company culture and help your organization thrive.
80%
of hiring managers say that refugees have the right skills or experience.
86%
of hiring managers agree that refugees bring valuable perspectives and ideas.
57%
of hiring managers say that refugees make the workforce more diverse and improve workplace culture.
Connect with local organizations that can help you find skilled refugee job seekers.
Tent Partnership for Refugees
A network of more than 300 companies around the world committed to economically integrating refugees in their new communities through hiring, training, and mentorship
Specialties:
Free support to large companies in hiring refugees via tailored guidance, how-to resources, training for HR and DEI teams, and more
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Talent Beyond Boundaries
Connects skilled refugees with global employers and works directly with governments to open new pathways that benefit individuals, family members, communities, and the economy
Refugee skill sets:
Engineers, IT, medical professionals, administrative, legal workers
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UNHCR
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees is a global organization working in 137 countries and dedicated to saving lives, protecting refugees, and improving refugee and asylum laws.
Specialties:
Lifesaving protection, advocates for improved asylum laws, and long-term solutions for refugees
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INCO Academy
Supports refugees with employment opportunities through upskilling and training programs focused on tech, health, and green industries
Refugee skill sets:
IT support, program management, digital marketing, e-commerce
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Upwardly Global
Helps refugees and asylum seekers rebuild their lives by helping them navigate the US professional job market, gain in-demand skills, and connect them with employers
Refugee skill sets:
Project management, business development, financial accounting, cybersecurity, engineering
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Career Seekers
A nonprofit organization supporting and connecting refugees and asylum seekers to professional careers in Australia
Refugee skill sets:
Engineering, construction, administration, business, legal, finance, project management
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ReDI School
A nonprofit tech school providing migrants and marginalized locals in Europe free and equitable access to digital education
Refugee skill sets:
Programming, design, cybersecurity
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Kiron
An online learning platform helping refugees worldwide upskill and retrain for employment, especially those from underserved communities in the Middle East
Refugee skill sets:
Technology, IT, data science
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Imagine Foundation
Provides soft-skill training and inspiration by connecting refugee talent with international, diversity-friendly companies in Europe
Refugee skill sets:
Software engineering, data science, product management
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Metro Assist
Provides a range of community services in Australia, including migrant settlement, employment support, early intervention, tenancy services, and community development
Refugee skill sets:
General vocational skills, project management, customer services
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Refugee Talent Hub
Bridges the gap between refugees and employers in the Netherlands by providing helpful resources and facilitating connections
Refugee skill sets:
IT, business, finance, accounting, engineering, law, HR mechanics
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International Rescue Committee
Helps people affected by humanitarian crises rebuild their lives and find employment through annual employment programs
Refugee skill sets:
Production, logistics, manufacturing, trade, security, healthcare, retail, sales
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Sistech
Supports displaced and refugee women access qualified tech & digital jobs by connecting them with companies taking a concrete step towards diversity and inclusion
Refugee skill sets:
Cybersecurity, web development, data science, engineering, digital marketing, project management
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Skills for Change
Trains newcomers for the Data Analytics sector in technical language training, data analytics tools, career planning and connecting newcomers with employers through guest speakers and events. Services include resume writing, personal branding, interview techniques, networking strategies, and business data analytics.
Refugee skill sets:
Data science, cybersecurity, project management
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Beredskapslyftet
Ukrainian Professional Support Center was established in the spring of 2022 to assist Ukrainians who have relocated to Sweden due to the invasion of Ukraine in finding employment. Now, Beredskapslyftet connects Swedish employers with Ukrainians as well as asylum seekers from different countries who have fled the war, creating matches that benefit both companies and Ukrainian workers.
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51% of hiring managers believe that refugees can be highly motivated, and 37% say that the return on investment of hiring refugees is above average.
Learn how hiring refugees helped these companies increase workforce diversity, employee retention, and productivity.
Cisco Germany closed critical talent gaps by building an internship program for refugees that centered on skills. Many interns were offered full-time roles and remain at the company.
To address staffing needs, NewYork-Presbyterian created a formal refugee hiring program to fill non-physician roles, boosting retention and elevating patient care.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust hired refugee nurses improving patient care and building a more inclusive culture by focusing on skills over experience.
By hiring refugees, Adecco built a more inclusive work environment, transformed lives, and drove sustainable growth. Adecco Germany now employs around 10,000 refugees every year.
To solve ongoing hiring needs, Gap Inc. created a sustainable and scalable talent pipeline from historically overlooked demographic groups — including refugees.
By connecting local hotels with refugee resettlement communities, Marriott were able to begin scaling their refugee hiring program and leave a lasting impact on individuals and communities.
97% of hiring managers whose companies have hired refugees would recommend it to other companies.
Ready to welcome refugees in? Explore guidance and information for hiring managers.
How To Help Refugees — and Your Company — by Hiring From This Overlooked Talent Pool
Hiring Refugees: Opportunities and Benefits for Employers
US Employers’ Guide To Hiring Refugees
Guidance for European Companies on Hiring Refugees From Ukraine
How Targeted Employment Programs Can Fill the Holes in Australia’s Talent Pool
Afghan Newcomers Bring Critical Value to the US Economy and Society
Source: LinkedIn Refugee Hiring Survey, 2023.
