Results from an innovative study on job-seeking among ethnic majority and minority applicants with equal qualifications reveal that ethnic minority applicants have much more difficulties in the Norwegian labour market.

• Why is it more difficult for applicants with foreign names to get a job-interview?
• What are the reasons for this discrimination, and how can employers and politicians improve the present situation?

Results from the study will be presented and discussed in a panel consisting of representatives from the private sector, politics and the research area of ethnic relations and migration.

Arnfinn Haagensen Midtbøen	Lisbeth Iversen	Asbjørn Grini	Marit Warncke

Programme:

Introduction
Marit Warncke, CEO Bergen Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Ethnic discrimination in the Norwegian labour market
Arfinn Haagensen Midtbøen, Institute for social research

Comments and remarks to the analysis
Lisbeth Iversen, Commissioner, Bergen kommune and Asbjørn Grini, VP QHSE, HR Bergen Group

Discussion between the participants and the floor
Chaired by Christine M. Jacobsen, research leader IMER

Welcome to Challenges for foreign workers - Bergen Summer Research School
Thursday 21.June, 1130-1300
Grand Selskapslokaler, Ole Bulls Plass

Lunch is served from 1100.

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