Octagon Professionals Blog
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Octagon Professionals Blog shares Tips, tricks, and techniques for HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and job-seeking ex-pats in the Netherlands. Octagon Professionals is an HR services company with an extensive track record in the Dutch market of over 30 years.
Octagon Professionals Blog
2w ago
Spring has sprung, and the traditional Dutch holiday of ‘King’s Day’ is approaching! We celebrate King’s Day on April 27th, and you can be sure that the Dutch are already planning what they will be doing on this day. The ..read more
Octagon Professionals Blog
1M ago
At Octagon, we understand the challenges expats face when adjusting to life in a new country, particularly the Netherlands. As expats ourselves, we are committed to easing this transition for our clients and their employees. Recognising that homesickness is a ..read more
Octagon Professionals Blog
1M ago
Wages in the Netherlands can baffle internationals regarding how it is calculated or how much tax is deducted from the “gross amount”. Not to mention, the minimum wage, social premiums, and extra benefits typical in the Netherlands is unique. We ..read more
Octagon Professionals Blog
1M ago
If you’re planning to stick around in the Netherlands for a while, there are other ways to do so besides changing your reason for stay or citizenship/naturalization. For those who are not from an EU member state, you have two ..read more
Octagon Professionals Blog
2M ago
It’s tough to stand out as an employer in today’s crowded talent market. Everyone is competing for the best talent available, but separating yourself from other employers has never been more difficult. It’s no longer enough for employers to offer ..read more
Octagon Professionals Blog
2M ago
Understanding the Dutch labour market and effectively negotiating your salary can be both exciting and intimidating. We know that salary negotiations in the Netherlands have distinct nuances, influenced by cultural and professional factors. To help you navigate this process with ..read more
Octagon Professionals Blog
2M ago
Does your company have more than 50 employees? If so, you are required to implement a whistleblower policy as a part of your internal reporting procedure. Whistleblowers play a pivotal role in organizations by exposing and reporting ‘wrongdoing’ within the ..read more
Octagon Professionals Blog
2M ago
To start the new year on the right foot, we want to share an overview of the Recruitment industry’s highlights in 2023 and offer some insightful predictions for what lies ahead in 2024. Let’s talk about 2023 numbers! Let’s start ..read more
Octagon Professionals Blog
3M ago
Heading into the new year, 2024 brings some important changes in Dutch employment law and regulations which impact both individuals and businesses. In this article, we will delve into five key updates that come into effect in 2024. 1. Tax-free ..read more
Octagon Professionals Blog
4M ago
The winter season is always filled of joy and that “gezellig” feeling that surrounds the festivities. However, it is still difficult to come up with activities to spend quality time with family and friends at this time of year. The ..read more