Employers
Address your skills gaps through meaningful diversity.
Welcome
Diverse workforces are good for business - so hiring refugees is just good business sense.
The need to attract, retain and develop an inclusive workforce reflecting communities you serve has never been so important.
We work collaboratively with employers and job-seekers to unlock refugee talent.
How can The Launchpad Collective support You?
After speaking with us, we hope you will feel confident that hiring a refugee is no different to hiring anyone if you have the right Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies in place
Building Confidence
There are so many benefits that this ‘waiting workforce’ can offer your organisation. We can connect you with people and skills you may not have been able to reach
Finding Staff
Employing a refugee might seem daunting, it's easier than you think. We're here to provide guidance throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
Ongoing Support
Employer Toolkit
Developed with our partner City & Guilds Foundation - this 45 minute online recruitment toolkit supports employers to recruit and retain refugee talent with confidence.
City & Guilds Website
Receive your digital learning accreditation by completing the modules.
Refugee-led Webinars
These interactive opportunities to learn and ask questions have consistently led to a marked increase in employer confidence. They bring fresh perspectices, enriching and inspiring your teams with new ideas and new ways of working.
“Companies that choose to support refugees are not only doing the right thing; they’re also doing the smart thing.”
Gideon Maltz
Executive Director, Tent Partnership for Refugees
Benefits to Business
Many refugees bring a wealth of transferable skills and qualifications with them or are willing to retrain.
Close the Skills Gap
Being a purpose driven business attracts and retains employees.
Attract & Retain Talent
Millennials favour pro-refugee brands being more likely to buy from companies that either employed or supported refugees. Highly diverse teams also out-perform competitors on profitability.
Be More Profitable
A diverse, skilled workplace leads to…
19% greater retention rates
57% better collaboration
33% outperforming competitors
Benefits to Society
Once people are financially independent they are able to come off state benefits.
Financial Savings
The workplace is a great place to meet people and build friendships and new networks.
Integration
New labels such as “teacher”, “driver”, “engineer” replace labels like “refugee” and remind us that we are so much more than our immigration status.
Changing Narratives
Other Ways to Partner With Us
Charity Partnerships
If your staff are running a marathon or doing a sponsored skydive - whatever the occasion, please think of us. To remain financially sustainable we need creative fundraising solutions.
Work Experience Programmes
Employers are often nervous employing someone without any previous UK work experience. So getting that first UK reference on a CV opens so many doors. We are always looking for organisations to offer this life changing opportunity.
Staff Volunteering Opportunities
We have a wide variety of volunteering opportunities to suit people’s skills and availability. Ranging from one off workshops to weekly client support - our flexibility makes us very popular with volunteers.
Share Your Experience
Whatever your career path or skills set - our clients would love to hear about your work story. We are always looking for speakers for our “Conversations About Work” online series.
“The minute a refugee gets a job, they stop being a refugee.”
Hamdi Ulukaya
CEO & Founder, Chobani
Other Ways to Support Us
Not every partnership starts with a hire — but every action helps. You can fuel our work by making a donation, joining our community on Instagram or LinkedIn or simply sharing our story with a business friend who might be ready to open their doors to refugee talent. Every click, share and conversation brings us closer to a future where everyone belongs.
Financial Support
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“Partnering with TLC’s founders at the early stages of the initiative aligned perfectly with many of the social inequality issues that B-People was set up to address. Our continued support for this genuinely game-changing organisation then formed a key element of our BCorp certification, helping us to achieve an outstanding B Impact score during the accreditation process.”
Rich Tribe
Cofounder & Director, B-People
Redefining “Refugee”
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Highly motivated and resilient individuals having overcome significant challenges, with a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience to contribute to communities, business growth and economies.