Case study: WHILL Europe
02-09-20
[Case Study] Octagon’s personal approach enables Japanese innovators in mobility aid to grow their commercial operations in Europe In the ever-growing and increasingly mobile age that we live in today, the Japanese firm WHILL works tirelessly to ensure that nobody gets left behind. Through top-of-the-line technology and an innovative design, WHILL personal electronic vehicles provide those with ...
Top causes for new hire “failures”
18-08-20
Studies show that 46% of all new hires are considered “failures” within the first 18 months. Across the board – whether it’s at an executive level, or the hourly worker – all that time training and onboarding are wasted on hires that don’t stick around. ...
Why employer branding matters in recruitment
12-08-20
Employer branding is one of the most important components of your talent management and acquisition strategy. Glassdoor research has discovered that 95% of candidates identify a company’s reputation as a key consideration when exploring new career opportunities. But employer branding is more important to ...
Hiring managers: how to identify your hiring needs
05-08-20
You’re preparing for growth in your organisation – and it’s an exciting time ahead! Your business is doing well enough to succeed and your operations to scale. The challenge ahead lies in your recruitment process. How do you know who to hire in order to achieve my ...
The true costs of paying your own employees
16-06-20
Proper management of employment wages is no simple task. Wages are not just a number you and your employees determine before their start date: they involve complex calculations and hidden costs not visible from the salary slip. Payroll management is ...
30% ruling benefits in the Netherlands
04-06-20
If you’ve ever seriously considered moving to the Netherlands as a foreign person, you’ve most likely heard about the 30% ruling for international people in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is a highly attractive country for expats to live and work — but the 30% ruling is arguably the most ...
Understanding Dutch business culture and etiquette
28-05-20
Expanding your business to the Netherlands guarantees accessibility to excellent infrastructures and logistics services and also Europe, thanks to its central geographical position. However, when making changes to the market entry, you need to ensure making a positive impression on the ...
Temporary versus permanent employment in the Netherlands
15-05-20
There is some debate among recruitment specialists about whether it’s best to offer Temporary or Permanent employment to new hires. Both forms of employment have their benefits, as well as their risks. The “best” for one company may not necessarily be the best for another. One significant ...