10 Practical Ways to Turn Business Objectives into Actionable Results in 2025
As 2024 comes to an end, now is the perfect time to review your company’s progress and plan for the…
Job Market Insights and Recruitment Trends for 2025
The job market in 2024 faced challenges shaped by economic uncertainty and a growing desire for stability. Many professionals decided…
DBA Act Explained: What the Employment Relationships Deregulation Act Means for Businesses in the Netherlands
Is your team ready for the DBA Act (Employment Relationships Deregulation Act) coming into force in the Netherlands? This new…
Payroll Services: Simplifying Your Business Expansion to the Netherlands
Starting or expanding your business in a new market can be challenging. In these early stages, you need to focus…
Unlocking the Power of AI in HR
Are you an HR professional looking to make your daily tasks more efficient with AI in HR? Since ChatGPT’s introduction,…
Burnout Symptoms: Insights for Employers and Staff in the Netherlands
Burnout has become one of the most common workplace challenges in the Netherlands and it can be tricky to recognnise…
DEI Meaning: How the Definition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Is Evolving in 2025
The DEI meaning, short for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, has evolved significantly in recent years. Although the concept of DEI…
A Practical Guide to HR Analytics and Metrics
HR analytics and HR metrics play a crucial role in shaping a successful and data driven workforce. By analysing HR…
Navigate Employee Activism in an International Workplace
Employee activism is becoming more complex as workplaces grow more global and diverse. Today’s employees expect their employers to take…
Octagon Report: HR and Aerospace engineering
Every sector has its own people challenges. At Octagon, we have extensive experience supporting organisations in aerospace engineering and recruiting…
