Promising policies for integration on the labour market: summary

There are large and persistent differences in the labour market participation of people with and without a migration background. Currently, 61 per cent of people with a non-Western migration (aged 15-74) in the Netherlands are working. This percentage is 69 per cent for the people without a migration background. This difference is likely to become larger during the [Coronavirus Disease 2019] COVID-19 crisis. The government and employers can narrow the gap with certain measures. Promising policy options are: earlier access to the labour market for new migrants, smarter placement of migrants in different regions and larger financial incentives for employment both for workers and employers. More equal opportunities in recruitment and selection can help mitigate labour market discrimination.

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