Background International Recruitment, Relocation & Hosting Services
As an internationally operating company in the IT-industry, the Netherlands is an
attractive location for you. It enjoys a strong economy, a highly sophisticated, demand
driven services/software market, and a very well educated, IT-literate population.
Though, of course, you can access much of this potential online, or through alliances,
partnerships and channel structures, chances are that at one point in time you have
decided or will resolve to establish a local presence here.
Very probably you want to recruit locally and thus reap the full benefits of the
knowledgeable Dutch workforce. But there may also be good reasons to source some
human capital outside the country. E.g. it may make sense to prime the Dutch operation
with knowledge and/or corporate culture "evangelists" from corporate headquarters and
other locations, or you may prefer to complement your employee base with cheaper and
more flexible manpower from "offshore" countries.
The Netherlands have always been and continue to be very open to temporary or even
permanent migration and gainful employment by foreign nationals. Nevertheless the
administrative procedures related to residence and working permits, as well as
employment licenses, are quite complex, and the consequences for infringement or non-
compliance, both for the employer and for the employee are severe (heavy penalties,
detention, deportation, jail sentences).
Finding the correct path through this labyrinth is far from trivial for indigenous
companies, almost impossible for new entrants.
As in most advanced countries, a flourishing "relocation services" segment has
emerged, mostly consistent of local subsidiaries to large international and global
concerns. Undoubtedly competent and reliable, they usually offer a standard support
package at a premium price. This may be the preferred option for large global
companies, especially if they deal with the same provider across territories.
To more cost conscious firms we offer a tailored and often cheaper alternative at the
same or even superior quality (as we strive for a very personal relationship), provided
by a young, enthusiastic and highly competent team (with online experience working for
IND, UWV, and the Amsterdam Housing Dept.).
Please contact us for further information or an initial assignment.
