Hiring Katrina refugees: a generous first step

Thanks to Walter Olson at the ever-popular Overlawyered blog, many have visited here today to read the comments about the employment and HR community’s role in Katrina relief.

Positive steps are already being taken.

One company, HireAbility, offers free job postings for hiring Katrina refugees. (I was unable to connect to their website, hopefully a sign they are being swamped with job opportunities!)

Such offers, of course, cannot create desperately needed jobs out of thin air, but should be a further incentive for employers to look closely at the possibility of employing Katrina refugees.

The displaced include folks from all walks of life, through the full range of educational, experience, and skill levels. You may find some very grateful, excellent employees; perhaps some will decide to permanently relocate and become fiercely loyal to your business.

I have contacted Monster.com by email to ask that they consider a similar offer.

Please, take a moment to think about your contacts, and how you can help with the needed employment effort.

Source:Recruiting.com — “HireAbility Offers Free Job Postings To Aid Katrina Victims”

(photo: refugees in Astrodome by Houstonian via flickr)