Social Impact Directors boost RGF Connect program worldwide
16/01/2025 – With the appointment of RGF Connect Social Impact Directors across all operating companies, RGF Staffing aims to expand the reach and impact of local RGF Connect programs. “Companies that prioritize social good not only contribute to a better world, but also boost their own success.”
Riku is now forging his own path to belonging and independence
19/12/2024 – In Japan, students with disabilities often face significant barriers when transitioning from school to the workforce. The story of 19-year-old Riku Iwasa demonstrates that, whilst the journey towards finding a suitable job can be challenging, it is far from impossible.
RGF Staffing Belgium wins Trends Impact Award with RGF Connect program
11/11/2024 – RGF Staffing Belgium has won the Trends Impact Award for the most sustainable company in the ‘Diversity & Inclusion’ category. It is a special appreciation for the RGF Connect project HEAR2WORK. This program is about guiding candidates with a hearing impairment into employment.
Helping seniors in Germany rejoin the labor market
07/10/2024 – When trying to find a job, seniors often run into a persistent barrier. Unfortunately, many companies still shy away from hiring older candidates. In order to prove that age is just a number, RGF Connect - Unique Seniors helps seniors across Germany – including retirees – to overcome prejudices and rejoin the labor market. For example, meet Michael Kniß (69).
Changing the lives of promising students in underserved communities
25/07/2024 – Students Tina Huynh, Kameron Rainey and John Lowney experienced first-hand how challenging it can be to pursue a career in technology when you don’t have immediate access to the right equipment and support. That all changed when they were given the opportunity to participate in RGF Connect’s innovative CSI Connect Technology Lab.
RGF Connect celebrates its first anniversary
10/06/2024 – Twelve months ago, RGF Staffing launched an ambitious social program to help underserved people around the world access education, training and employment: RGF Connect. One year later, it’s evident that it really is possible to make the world more inclusive: 'building bridges and breaking barriers for people around the world'.
“The program gave me the boost in morale that I needed to get a job”
01/05/2024 – Hearing disorders can make it difficult for people to find suitable employment. Belgian Bram Coelus, who has a hearing disorder, has experienced first-hand that, even nowadays, employers believe they cannot accommodate this disorder. That was until the RGF Connect – HEAR2WORK program kickstarted his career.
RGF Connect – GOALS helps young people to be the best version of themselves, both personally and professionally
22/04/2024 – Roughly 40 percent of young people in the Netherlands are uncertain about the future. It is precisely for this reason that RGF Connect – GOALS was created, the program's aim being to bridge socioeconomic gaps among young people, from both a personal and professional perspective.
Helping Americans with criminal records to rebuild their lives
14/03/2024 – For people exiting the U.S. justice system, finding work is a major step in rebuilding their lives – but it can be a huge challenge. Through the RGF Connect initiative Staffmark Group is breaking down prejudice and bias, building up communities.
Empowering women: breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings
04/03/2024 – The stories of Attica Broderick and Natalie Castaldini are testament to the power of determination and genuine support. The lives of these two remarkable women were transformed by helping them build confidence and discover their untapped potential.
Let’s continue the RGF Connect journey in 2024
23/01/2024 - RGF Staffing will continue the RGF Connect journey in 2024. In a personal video message Chief Sustainability Officer Yvonne Mastenbroek explains the impact of this global social program that supports people facing barriers.
Project RGF Connect - GOALS experiences a fantastic kickoff
21/09/2023 – In the Netherlands, a new talent program has been launched for young people who could use a helping hand: RGF Connect - GOALS. The kickoff took place at Almere City FC soccer club.
Harnessing Collective Power to Address Our Global Challenges
28/08/2023 – Yvonne Mastenbroek (Chief Sustainability Officer RGF Staffing): "Over the years I have become increasingly aware of the inequality within our society and the lack of opportunities some people have. So, when I had the opportunity to address inequalities through our new RGF Connect initiative, I didn’t hesitate. I jumped at the chance."
Let’s celebrate 1 year of CSI Connect
27/07/2023 – Exactly one year ago, the CSI Connect Internship Program was launched in Jacksonville, Florida (USA). How a local ripple can build up into a global wave…
RGF Connect: building bridges and breaking barriers for people around the world
08/06/2023 - RGF Staffing has introduced RGF Connect: a global social program designed to help underserved groups and communities through education and employment opportunities.