With the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Serbia, and in partnership with the Responsible Business Hub and the Regional Chambers of Commerce in Kraljevo and Subotica, the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights organized two additional trainings on the employment of foreign workers for employers – on 2 September in Kraljevo and on 4 September in Subotica.
The aim of the trainings was to provide employers with practical and useful information on the procedures for employing foreign workers, potential risks and obligations, as well as to encourage the exchange of experiences and good practices.
In this way, companies were empowered to strengthen their capacities for the employment and integration of foreign workers and to develop sustainable and inclusive business practices.
The trainings brought together employers and company representatives who already employ or plan to employ foreign workers. More than 30 employer representatives were trained at the local sessions.
The training program covered three key areas, adapted to the local context and the needs of employers:
Through an interactive approach – including lectures, discussions, and the exchange of experiences – employers had the opportunity to address administrative procedures, practical obstacles, as well as ways to improve the integration of foreign workers into local teams and communities.
With four successful trainings held within the project – two in Belgrade and two regional ones in Kraljevo and Subotica – a total of 80 employer representatives from different sectors have been reached. This series of trainings demonstrated that there is a significant need for support to companies regarding the employment of foreign workers, particularly in the areas of legal regulation, administrative procedures, and worker integration into the workplace.
Positive evaluation results and the active participation of employers confirm that such trainings contribute to better awareness, greater readiness of companies to respect human rights, and the development of sustainable and inclusive business practices. The Belgrade Centre for Human Rights will continue to develop activities in this field, in cooperation with relevant partners and competent institutions.
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