'Win-win-win' | CIPD Trust launches guide to support HR in hiring refugees

The CIPD Trust has published new guidance to support organisations and HR professionals to hire refugees. A guide for people professionals on hiring refugees provides practical recommendations for recruiting and retaining refugees, outlines relevant legislation, and highlights organisations who have successfully supported refugees into employment.

There are over 480,000 refugees in the UK, who have a broad range of experience and skills. Research shows a third (33%) have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, while a quarter (26%) have a master’s degree or equivalent. 

Refugees also often possess important skills such as adaptability, resilience and cross-cultural understanding, the CIPD said - skills which can enrich teams, provide new insights and drive innovation.

The new guide outlines the business benefits of hiring refugees, including addressing skills shortages and gaps in the labour market, creating diverse workforces, and contributing to social responsibility.