Problem addressed

Standard jobs may not always fit these employees, for example because they are deemed to be too slow for the regular workpace or need extra instruction. Given the situation these employees are in, they also have specific needs from an employer. 

Employers aren’t always equipped to provide this and may lack an incentive to put in the hard work, when there are other potential future employees available without such needs. 

Innovative solution

Binnenwerk collaborates with national and local governmental organisations to create sustainable, stable jobs for the target group. New jobs are created around work that needs to be done and the threshold to take up one of these jobs is lowered. 

During their employment, Binnenwerk invests in the learning and long term development of their employees. They do so via trainings, coaching and support to get the appropriate licensings. And Binnenwerk offers clear answers to help the employees navigate in the complex situation they are (regarding regulations and labour laws). Thus helping them make choices and oversee consequences. 

Employees can get a contract for indefinitely or could continue to another job if that is a better fit. 

Key results and benefits

Sylvo Thijsen, director of Staatsbosbeheer (one of the main partners) "Research shows that Binnenwerkers are happy with their jobs; they do meaningful work, feel valued, and are simultaneously working on their own personal development." 
Over 1,000 jobs have now been created in archive work, property-related tasks, clearing personnel files, or forest and nature management.

Potential for mainstreaming

Other countries can easily adopt this method of creating jobs within national and local governmental organisations for people with occupational disabilities.