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The recruitment of international workers is a sensitive subject in The Netherlands. Despite the current shortages on the labor market and the increasing demand for skilled workers, recruiting internationals remains a difficult topic. The reason? Poor housing facilities. Over the past two decades more and more agencies have put effort and time in this form of recruitment. Especially citizens from Eastern European countries are quite willing to work in The Netherlands. Employing international workers is beneficial for both parties. Corporations have their vacancies filled and the workers are earning up to four times as much compared to their home country. Unfortunately international workers often have to live in poor housing conditions. Old containers, small rooms and unclean apartments are often offered as living facilities. Internationals are packed in small spaces, sometimes to the point where they have to share basic facilities with several others. In some cases there is hardly any assistance from the recruitment agency at all. This is unacceptable and has to change immediately, according to agency owner Nigel Wood. The British entrepreneur came to the Netherlands in the 1990s. He started LabourLink, a recruitment agency for internationals that would do things differently.

The story of Davor Kavelj is both impressive and remarkable. Upon his arrival in The Netherlands he barely spoke Dutch or English and worked around the clock to earn his wages. Through persistence and hard work he completely transformed himself.

The Netherlands is known for its rich and diverse cuisine. From hearty meals to delightful snacks, Dutch food offers a variety of flavors that reflect the country’s culture and history. This blog will provide an overview of several typical Dutch dishes that you must try when visiting. Read on to discover more about these delicious Netherlands dishes and what makes them unique!

Understanding the working hours in the Netherlands is crucial whether you are planning to work full time or part time. This blog will provide you with comprehensive information on Dutch working hours, including legal regulations, overtime pay, and specific details for different industries. Read on to find out more about working hours in the Netherlands.

The war in Ukraine had just started when a bright young woman was in the middle of her studies. While the sirens were going off in Kiev due to the Russian invasion, an ambitious psychology major received an offer to study in Amsterdam.