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  • Overcoming homesickness: 5 coping strategies for expats living abroad 

    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 ...

  • The Dutch indefinite residence vs. long-term EU residence permits

    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 ...

  • 5 Tips to negotiate your salary in the Netherlands 

    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 ...

  • Octagon at IamExpat 2024

    Thanks for coming by our stand, it was great to meet you! Let’s stay in touch. Tom Becker, RecruiterEmail: tom.becker@octagon.nlPhone: 06-45264006 Naomi Krosenbrink, HR Services ManagerEmail: naomi.krosenbrink@octagon.nl Juliana Gioria, HR Services ManagerEmail: juliana.gioria@octagon.nlPhone: 06-31763574 Karol KowalskiEmail: karol.kowalski@octagon.nlPhone: 06-45227794 Nicolas Papanicolaou, ...

  • 9 innovative employee benefit ideas for a competitive compensation package

    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 ...

  • EXPLAINED: Sick leave policies for companies in the Netherlands

    Burnout, personal injury, the flu, or the common cold – these are all examples of legitimate reasons employees in the Netherlands call in to work to take a sick day. The Dutch are renowned for their progressive approach to labour ...

  • EXPLAINED: The Whistleblower Protection Act in the Netherlands

    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 ...

  • Recruitment in 2023 and what to expect in 2024 

    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 ...

  • 5 key changes in Dutch employment law and regulations 2024 

    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 ...

  • 5 winter activities in the Netherlands you can’t miss! 

    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 ...