Recruiting and supporting refugees in employment not only has social benefits (as refugees who have employment can become active contributors to the economy), but organisations can also benefit from the skills, experience and knowledge of refugees and address talent shortages and gaps in the labour market. The CIPD Trust’s Guide to hiring refugees provides practical recommendations and information on recruitment and retention and can be used by organisations of any size.

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Visit the CIPD Trust website to download the guidance to gain insight into the benefits of hiring refugees as well as recommendations and practical advice on:

  • Recruitment (including training hiring managers in some of the barriers and challenges refugees may experience)
  • Induction (such as providing a little extra support with some of the practicalities of employment that might differ in their country of origin, such as documentation, online HR portals or understanding HR policies and produces)
  • Ongoing support (establishing, through people managers, regular opportunities to check-in and discuss progress, helping to establish relationships and identify any challenges or issues before they escalate).

Download the guide on the CIPD Trust website

CIPD Trust guide on hiring refugees
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