How can you make a refugee employable?
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2020-07-09
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en
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Purpose – This study aims to add to the literature about migrants. There has been no
research done towards the role of companies in the employability of migrants yet.
Furthermore, this study aims to give an insight into the migrant employability projects
organizations organize in the Netherlands and their role in increasing the employability of
refugees. Lastly, this study provides practical implications to improve these projects.
Design/methodology/approach – This qualitative study took place in the Netherlands.
Seven semi-structured interviews were held with coordinators, participants, and a recruiter
involved with migrant employability projects. This data was complemented by six documents.
Findings – The projects organized were very successful. Every interviewed organization is
going to organize another project to train more refugees. Training solved issues coming from
the language barrier and cultural differences.
Research limitations/implications – The biggest limitation of this study is the
generalizability. Since only seven interviews were performed the results are not
generalizable. Furthermore, the results of the interviews with the participants are minimal due
to the language barrier. Future research could ideally be done through a researcher that
speaks Arabic.
Practical implications – This study provides several suggestions from coordinators and
participants about how to perform these projects.
Originality/value – This study has been the first study towards migrant employability
projects organized by organizations.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen