Recruitment statistics 2026: the state of hiring
Recruitment statistics for 2026 reveal a labour market under real pressure. Hiring volumes stay tight, yet competition for skilled talent…
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Hiring employees in the Netherlands as a foreign company
Expanding into the Netherlands opens access to skilled talent and the wider EU market. However, Dutch employment rules are strict….
50 Statistics on AI in recruitment 2026: adoption and impact
AI in recruitment in 2026 has officially moved from an experimental phase to standard professional practice. In fact, recruitment automation…
The expat employer’s guide to CAOs: navigating the invisible floor of Dutch labor law
A CAO (Collectieve Arbeidsovereenkomst), or collective labor agreement, is a binding contract between employers and trade unions. It sets minimum…
CAO compliance for foreign employers: how to figure out which Dutch sector agreement applies
Foreign employers entering the Netherlands often hit a wall called CAO compliance. The Collectieve Arbeidsovereenkomst sets binding pay rules, working…
Recruitment and hiring process: stop slow and bad hires
A slow recruitment and hiring process costs more than most leaders realise. Then, vacancies stay open for weeks and competitors…
How to hire your first employee in the Netherlands: the 2026 playbook
Bringing on your first hire in the Netherlands feels exciting, but Dutch employment rules can trip up new employers fast….
Vacancies Amsterdam: hiring in Europe from the NL hub
Disclaimer: All information in this article on vacancies Amsterdam and hiring expats in the Netherlands is of an informational character…
Employer of record Germany: Hire without a GmbH
Expanding into Germany opens one of Europe’s largest talent markets. However, the country’s employment framework remains famously strict. Moreover, setting…
