New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
See Our EvolutionLIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
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Strengthen your organization with a shared sense of purpose.
Get StartedRefugee employees are legally authorized to work and bring a depth of experience and education to their work. Hiring refugees creates a diverse workforce with greater capacity for innovation and global perspective. Additionally, refugee employees have significantly higher retention rates and typically demonstrate outstanding work ethic and adaptability.
Preferred Refugee Employers (PRE) offer support and services that are of particular help to the refugee community. To become a PRE, a company must fulfill at least five of Global Refuge’s designated refugee employment best practices, including (but not limited to):
PREs receive a seal from Global Refuge designating their status and are eligible for ongoing training and support from Global Refuge, as well as joint marketing opportunities. More importantly, PREs become proven pipelines for hiring and retaining refugee talent—strengthening their companies and inspiring a culture of welcome.
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Meaningful employment provides a powerful sense of purpose and belonging to a newly arrived refugee. A good job offers new Americans stability and independence, but the advantages don’t stop there. Companies who are committed to hiring refugee talent and willing to create an inclusive and welcoming
Join the ProgramLearn more about hiring refugees and immigrants, create welcoming and inclusive workplaces, and find hiring guides and additional resources.
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