Refugee Week | How Amazon, Zurich & more are unlocking the 'untapped potential' of refugee talent

For many employers, discussions about refugee employment are often framed around social responsibility. Yet organisations that have successfully integrated refugee talent are increasingly discovering a compelling business case alongside the social impact.

As businesses continue to grapple with skills shortages, recruitment challenges and the need for diverse thinking, Refugee Week offers an opportunity to spotlight the contribution displaced professionals are making across UK workplaces and beyond.

According to Giselle Gonzales, founder of EqualReach - which identifies, vets, and supports a network of highly-skilled teams from refugee communities - employers are overlooking a significant source of talent if they fail to consider refugee workers.

“Refugees bring incredible resilience and diverse, often high-demand skills gained through navigating complex challenges in new environments,” she says.