10 ways to Transform Business Goals into Reality in 2025
20-12-24
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the past year’s achievements and challenges, and to set the stage for a successful 2025. At Octagon Professionals, we understand that strategic planning isn’t just about ...
A Guide to Health and Safety in the Netherlands
06-12-24
2024 is coming to a close which means the deadline to choose your health insurance plan for 2025 is here. In the Netherlands, health insurance is mandatory for everyone who lives or works in the country. This guide combines essential ...
AI-Driven Insights: The Future of Performance Management
22-11-24
In an evolving human resources space, performance reviews are undergoing a transformation. The days of the annual, anxiety-inducing evaluations – that often felt more like a formality – are no longer the norm. Today, we are witnessing the a new era ...
How to Modernise Your Performance Reviews for Today’s Workforce
08-11-24
In today’s dynamic workplace, performance reviews have evolved from dreaded annual rituals to powerful tools for employee development and organisational success. As HR professionals, it is crucial to reimagine these evaluations as catalysts for growth rather than mere assessments. Let’s ...
HR Compliance in the Netherlands: Your Ultimate Audit Checklist
25-10-24
Navigating the maze of HR compliance and legal requirements can be overwhelming when a business expands to the Netherlands, even if a business has been operating for years. From registering a business entity to ensuring your employees are legally employed ...
What you need to know about RI&E: health and safety plan for your business in the Netherlands
11-10-24
If you plan to launch or expand your business in the Netherlands, one of your first priorities should be to create a health and safety plan. This plan should be based on a ‘Risk Assessment & Evaluation’ (RI&E, or Risico ...
Beyond Amsterdam: 5 Hidden Gems of the Netherlands
27-09-24
In honor of World Tourism day, we wanted to share a few gems in the Netherlands. This is because when it comes to tourism in the Netherlands, Amsterdam usually steals the spotlight. Yes, it has its iconic canals and vibrant ...
Measure and Enhance Employee Engagement: A Comprehensive Guide
12-09-24
Employee engagement is a critical driver of organisational success. When employees are engaged, they are more productive, satisfied, and loyal, contributing to a positive workplace culture. This leads to improved productivity, better retention rates and overall company growth. Engaged employees ...