Jon Purizhansky | Buffalo News, New York

Across Europe, the conversation about migration is evolving and in 2025, the Netherlands is standing out as a leader in reshaping how migrant labor is sourced, treated, and integrated. While other nations focus on attracting workers, the Netherlands has gone a step further: it is redefining what ethical recruitment means in practice. With sectors like agriculture, logistics, and technology increasingly reliant on foreign labor, the Dutch government and private employers are building a system that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and human dignity in labor mobility. Jon Purizhansky, CEO of Joblio , notes: “The Netherlands is proving that ethical recruitment isn’t an abstract principle. It’s a measurable business practice. When you remove exploitation from the labor equation, you unlock higher productivity and stronger communities.” The Scale of Dependence on Migrant Labor The Netherlands has one of the most internationalized workforces in Europe. According to Statistics Netherl...

In today’s interconnected world, labor migration is both an economic necessity and a complex challenge for host nations. However, the way migrants are recruited can have profound implications for national security. Ethical recruitment — where workers connect directly with employers without paying exploitative fees to middlemen and agents — is not just a matter of human rights. It is, in fact, a crucial element of national security, especially for countries like Israel. When migrant workers must pay exorbitant fees to agents, the selection process often becomes less about merit and more about financial capacity. This system leaves room for unqualified or even dangerous individuals to infiltrate a country, posing serious security threats. “Employers should select job applicants based on their skills and qualifications, not on their ability to pay a fee,” says Jon Purizhansky, founder of Joblio . “This ensures that the best talent is placed in roles that contribute to the ...

The ongoing practice of migrant workers paying third-party agents, often in the form of exorbitant fees, to secure employment in Israel remains an unresolved issue. Workers from countries such as Sri Lanka, India, and Uzbekistan routinely pay tens of thousands of dollars to brokers to obtain jobs in Israel. This not only violates human rights and raises tax concerns, but after the events of October 7th, it has become evident that these practices also pose a serious national security risk. When the criteria for bringing foreign labor into Israel are based on financial transactions, rather than merit and proper vetting, dangerous vulnerabilities emerge. Terrorist organizations or enemy states can exploit these loopholes, planting human assets inside Israel by simply paying agents to get their operatives through the system under the guise of legitimate employment. The solution to this problem lies in enforcing ethical recruitment practices, specifically by holding employers accountable. E...

  Introduction In today’s interconnected world, the dynamics of labor migration have become increasingly complex. On one hand, developed countries are grappling with aging populations and labor shortages, largely due to generational wealth accumulation and low birth rates. On the other hand, developing nations, characterized by high birth rates and weak domestic economies, struggle to provide adequate employment opportunities for their burgeoning youth populations. The result is a global mismatch, where young people from the developing world are compelled to seek employment in more economically advanced countries, crossing borders in search of better opportunities. The Challenges of Labor Migration For many migrants from developing countries, the journey to find work abroad is fraught with challenges. Lacking knowledge about foreign job markets and the intricacies of securing work permits, they often turn to labor agents for assistance. Unfortunately, the industry of ...