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How to apply for STAP budget

STAP is a specific subsidy intended to support working people to learn new skills so they can better perform at their job, or be trained to do something new. A new application period opens every 3 months – meaning your ...

FAQ: Employee leave in the Netherlands

If you employ people in the Netherlands, then it is important to know and understand your responsibilities when it comes to granting leave. If you are unsure of anything, there is no need to worry – this article has all ...

Netherlands: Paid versus Unpaid leave

Paid leave differs from unpaid leave in the way that the employee continues being paid during a planned absence from work, whereas unpaid leave is taken when a person has no other way to take time off. Paid time off ...

Ultimate Checklist: Moving to the Netherlands

Preparing to move abroad is an exciting (albeit stressful) life situation for anyone. Fortunately, the Netherlands is such a popular country to live and work in for skilled professionals from anywhere in the world – and settling there does not ...

Top attractions to visit in the Netherlands this Summer (2022)

Summer holidays have kicked off across the Netherlands. School is out, vacations have been planned, and for the first Summer since 2020, all the Dutch attractions are open without any limitations, and safe to visit once again. It is time ...

7 tips to stand out in the crowded Dutch job market

In the Netherlands today, there are 133 job vacancies for every 100 unemployed. Across the board, nearly every sector in the Netherlands is having trouble finding the talent they need. That’s why if you’re in the market for a new ...

5 myths about Dutch visas debunked

The immigration procedure to the Netherlands can seem intimidating to the uninitiated. Fortunately, the Netherlands is one of the most welcoming EU countries with an attractive and accessible immigration procedure for businesses and highly skilled people – including non-EU resident ...

5 HR and people ops pitfalls to avoid when expanding to the Netherlands

Moving to a new market is a wonderful way to create new opportunities for growth. However, new markets also come with their own unique risks and challenges – especially for HR and people ops teams. In our experience, the pitfalls ...