Professor Betina Szkudlarek from the University of Sydney says research shows employers don’t know what support is available if they’d like to hire refugees, or even where to find refugee candidates.
“Many employers also wrongly assume that the process will be too costly or time-consuming. They are unaware of the work of numerous support organisations that could advance their recruitment strategy, helping the company achieve its strategic objectives while supporting refugees in finding meaningful employment,” Szkudlarek says.
“Refugees bring an abundance of skills, experience and resilience, but most of all a positive attitude to make the most of the opportunity to restart their lives in Australia.” Community Corporate CEO Carmen Garcia