Recruit Refugees - Where Connection Begins
Our Values
When our founder, Genna Myhre, first came to Norway, she held a master’s degree, experience from working across cultures, and big hopes.
Yet, she met closed doors and was told to “start from the bottom.”
The advice wasn’t wrong — there was just no one who saw me.
That experience became the foundation for Recruit Refugees.
We exist to offer something different — a place where people are seen, not judged.
Where stories are valued, and potential is allowed to grow in safety.
Our values are simple but powerful:
We see the person before the CV.
We believe in trust, respect, and inclusion.
We create opportunities where skills and stories can thrive.
We build connections that change lives.
Social Impact
Working with Recruit Refugees is more than recruitment — it’s a tangible investment in social sustainability.
Through every partnership, you:
Fulfil ESG and ARP reporting requirements while making a real difference.
Support social entrepreneurship and build an inclusive workplace.
Strengthen your local community by hiring locally-based talent with international experience.
Reduce turnover — employees who feel connected stay longer.
Together, we make inclusion measurable, meaningful, and sustainable.
Inclusive Hiring Approach
Our recruitment process is designed around people — both candidates and employers.
We focus on creating human-centered, flexible experiences that uncover true potential.
When candidates feel seen and supported, employers see their true potential.
Our Four Phases:
1. Mapping & Understanding — we identify your company’s needs, roles, and culture.
2. Candidate Selection — choose between:
Direct recruitment: we evaluate and recommend the right candidates.
Selection round: we present a group, and you decide.
3. Interviews — conducted in a safe, welcoming space that promotes openness and confidence.
4. Employment & Ongoing Support — we stay involved through follow-ups, calls, and workplace visits.
Why it works:
We create real human meetings, not formal interviews.
We understand cross-cultural communication and make space for it.
We provide trusted guidance before, during, and after employment.
Success Stories
These stories show what’s possible when people are given a chance —
new beginnings, lasting relationships, and workplaces that reflect real inclusion.
While I was still in language school, I was actively job-hunting. Recruit Refugees invited me to meet with a restaurant that was opening soon. Even though I had no restaurant experience, I got the job — and I’ve been working there for over a year now. It was a turning point for me.
We’ve hired six employees through Recruit Refugees. They’ve brought new skills and perspectives, and helped us meet staffing needs quickly. It’s also created a more inclusive environment for our customers.
Recruit Refugees has been an invaluable partner. We’ve hired seven talented employees who strengthened our team and filled our needs fast. It has made a real difference.
Ready to Create Change?
Join us in building workplaces where inclusion and connection grow side by side.
Contact Us to start your journey