
5 Mistakes HR and People Ops Make when Expanding to the Netherlands
02-06-22
Expanding your business into a new market is an exciting opportunity for business growth. For companies looking to expand into the Netherlands, avoiding common HR mistakes is crucial to ensure a smooth transition. HR and People Operations teams are key ...

Setting up in the Netherlands Part 2 – How to find the best office space for your business
25-05-22
There are a number of reasons your business might decide to move to the Netherlands… Between the sheer volume of highly skilled people, amazing infrastructure, and attractive tax incentives for companies, it’s no surprise that hundreds of foreign companies are ...

5 tips to manage performance reviews in a hybrid work environment
19-05-22
2022 is the year for adjusting your business and HR processes to the “new normal.” Many businesses are choosing to adopt a hybrid working model, or have gone completely remote. Regular performance reviews can help your team work together better ...

Spring cleaning checklist for businesses without an HR team
13-05-22
Every successful business leader understands how important it is to take care of their people. Nonetheless, it can be tricky to balance the priorities of doing work that grows your business, and the administration associated with HR when you lack ...

Explained: Dutch Holiday Allowance
06-05-22
It’s that special time of year again! It’s the time of year when most working people in the Netherlands receive nearly double their monthly salary all at once. That’s right: the Dutch Holiday allowance (vakantiegeld, in Dutch) is worth 8% ...

FAQ: Payroll taxes and employment in the Netherlands
22-04-22
Here we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about payroll taxes in the Netherlands that our payroll and HR specialists regularly get asked. If your business needs support setting up their operations, or have a specific challenge involving ...

Wage breakdown: salary, social security, and payroll tax for the Netherlands
14-04-22
As business owners and working people, you know that wages and “take-home pay” is often very different after payroll tax. In the Netherlands, the average amount of take-home-pay from gross salary is only 70%. Expats often need to know — ...

EXPLAINED: Employment contracts in the Netherlands
08-04-22
If you are preparing to employ staff in the Netherlands, you know you will need to develop employment contracts. Employment contracts are vital legal documents whereby details of the employment relationship between employee, and your company are portrayed. In addition, ...