Tips for successful recruiting
I want to explain why we should hire refugees
I want to hire refugees
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How can I adapt the way I recruit?
I need information about government programs and visas
I’ve welcomed refugees into my workforce
Induction, onboarding and ongoing support
Resources to build an inclusive multicultural workforce
Contact us for tailored advice and tap into the experience of the Australian Employer Network for Refugee Inclusion.
Guidelines
The Tent Partnership for Refugees and Friendly Nation Initiative’s Australian Employers’ Guide to Hiring Refugees (February 2019) contains essential information about the logistics and practicality of hiring refugees in Australia, who can help them, and how to make it a success.
Deakin University, Centre for Refugee Employment Advocacy, Training and Education’s A Guide for Employers: Supporting access to employment for people from a refugee or asylum seeker background (October 2018).
Crescent Foundation and University of Sydney, How to bridge the gap between intention and action: Employer insights (2022)
International guidelines
Tent Partnership for Refugees and Deloitte, A New Home at Work: An employers’ guidebook to fostering inclusion for refugee employees, March 2019 (59 page report)
Employer Guide to Hiring Newcomers: Information and Resources (Greater Toronto Area, Canada) (21 page guide)
UNHCR and OECD, Engaging with Employers in the Hiring of Refugees: A 10-point multi-stakeholder action plan for employers, refugees, governments and civil society (2018)
Syrian Refugees Jobs Agenda: Kick Starting Employer Action (January 2017) (27 page guide)