Inhibiting and stimulating factors for the integration of refugees into the Portuguese labour market - associação pão a pão & mezze: analysis of current status and future perspectives

Abstract

The integration of refugees in a host country is highly dependable on their employability. This research has identified different factors that can stimulate or inhibit refugees’ integration in the labour market and society. Associação Pão a Pão is supporting refugees in Portugal employing them at its restaurant, Mezze. Despite the activity’s success, the association desires to go forward and implement a comprehensive training program. To realize it, the organization has to empower its management systems, regarding impact measurement and marketing, and include the right knowledge in the program that would help refugees be employable in the whole hospitality sector.