Career Development International: Volume 25 Issue 1

The global refugee crisis and the career ecosystem

Julia Richardson, Charlotte M. Karam, Fida Afiouni

The purpose of this paper is to introduce this special issue about the “Impact of the Global Refugee Crisis on the Career Ecosystem” and summarise the key contributions of the…

Challenges to economic integration and social inclusion of Syrian refugees in Turkey

Christina Bache

The following question drove this research: Would the pursuit of a rights-based approach, one that considers local dynamics and political sensitivities result in greater economic…

What are the barriers to integrating displaced populations into labor markets and what are possible steps to overcome them?

Isik Oguzertem

The purpose of this paper is to find the answers of the following question: what are the barriers to integrating displaced populations into labor markets and what are possible…

Population ageing and a lack of semi-skilled workers in Switzerland: Opportunities for refugees?

Raymond Saner, Lichia Yiu, Laurel Rush

The question being discussed in this paper is how can refugees be integrated into a host country’s labour market with Switzerland serving as a case example experiencing specific…

Refugees’ inclusion at work: a qualitative cross-level analysis

Lena Knappert, Hans van Dijk, Veerle Ross

Refugees’ inclusion at work is critical for the individual, for employers and for the receiving societies. Yet, refugees are often disadvantaged in working life or are being…

Refugees’ narratives of career barriers and professional identity

Kate Mackenzie Davey, Catherine Jones

The purpose of this paper is to examine how refugees from a professional career domain restore a coherent narrative when confronting barriers to recognition of their former career…