Denmark: an association promotes the incorporation of immigrants in the labour market

« There is always an easy solution to big problems, says Torben Møller-Hansen. For instance, the Muslim employees of a firm asked for a room to pray. We helped the firm set up a " multi-functional room ", in which every employee can isolate himself a few minutes to rest, to receive a visit from somebody, to pray, etc ». Torben Møller-Hansen dreams to see this concept rise in Europe. « Our association is unique in Europe. We would be happy to help people create the same association in France », he concludes.
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We were very optimistic : We thought we could solve the problem and dissolve the association quickly. But our association is still as useful”, says Torben Møller-Hansen, director of the association. The employment rate of immigrants is 47 %, compared to 76 % for Danes.

The association of New Danes employs ten people and has 140 members: not only private firms like Arla Foods (dairy products), Adecco, Microsoft, Novo Nordisk (pharmaceutical products), but also government-owned firms and insti

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