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Diversity is a strength
Diversity in the workforce drives innovation and creativity. Organizations with diverse teams are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors, according to the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA).
The recruitment of employers is a collective effort by all Hiring Event stakeholders. Consulted with and approved by agency partners along with the central convenor, employers are selected with a diversity of job postings in mind; for instance, industries and sectors and job levels (entry- level, mid-management, and senior roles).
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“as newcomers, we bring fresh ideas, a strong work ethic, and determination to succeed. By embracing diversity and providing opportunities for professional growth, employers can not only benefit from a diverse workforce but also contribute to the growth and prosperity of our society as a whole.”
—Ali Tartoussi // Production Process Coach, Ford Motor Company of Canada (Oakville, ON)
For Employers
Refugees play an essential role in Canada’s labour force, filling gaps in the workforce, bringing professional expertise, and fueling economic growth.
- Overview of refugees’ contributions to Canada’s economy (UNHCR)
- Refugees As Employees: Good Retention, Strong Recruitment (Tent Partnership for Refugees)
- Report on the business benefits of diverse, immigrant-inclusive teams (McKinsey)
- Settlement outcomes of refugees in Canada (Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada)
- Why Inclusive Hiring Must Include Refugees (Harvard Business Review)
- Building a Stronger Workforce: The Immediate Benefits of Hiring Refugee Talent (Jumpstart Refugee Talent)
- Refugee Employment: Perspectives for Businesses, Policymakers and Intermediaries (World Bank)
Removing barriers, addressing unconscious bias, and creating a culture of inclusion for refugees in the workplace require long-term investment and active engagement.
- Assessing educational credentials of refugees (World Education Services—Gateway Program)
- Guide for tracking refugee status in Canadian workforce (Tent Partnership for Refugees)
- Guide on redesigning the tech hiring process to include displaced talent (TalentLift)
- Guide to fostering inclusion for refugees in the workplace (Tent Partnership for Refugees)
- Guide to helping refugees and immigrants overcome language barriers in the workplace (Tent Partnership for Refugees)
- Guide to onboarding refugees to Canadian workplaces (IECBC)
- Guide to organizing refugee hiring events (World Education Services & Starbucks Canada)
- How companies can mentor LGBTQ refugees in North America (Tent Partnership for Refugees)
- Practical strategies to including newcomers in the workplace (World Education Services)
Looking to connect with refugee talent? Several resources, platforms, and organizations can help you:
- Employers seeking to hire Afghans (Lifeline Afghanistan)
- Employers seeking to hire Ukrainians – Federal job bank (Government of Canada)
- Online platform to connect employers to refugee talent (Magnet)
- Pro bono employment service providers for companies interested in hiring refugees
- Recruit refugee talent internationally (Talent Beyond Boundaries)
- Join Tent Coalition for Refugees in Canada to learn how your company can hire refugees at scale, and gain access to Tent’s robust library of training materials and best practice resources to build a successful refugee hiring program.