Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:15:18 +0200 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:15:18 +0200 ContentFeeder 2.0   You are invited to join our Expert Talk webinar:
  “Post Covid Dutch & European Employment;
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  Presented by Alain Camonier –Founder and joined owner of Pallas Employment Law, Michelle Maaien – Attorney at Law at Pallas Employment Law & our own expert Emmanuele van Houdenhoven - Collard - Sales & Recruitment Manager of Undutchables.   Register here Is 2022 really "the year of the employee"? In the current candidates' market, higher salaries, sign-on bonuses and permanent contracts, appear to be the latest Talent Acquisition...]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:50:34 +0200
Retaining young talent

Flexible and hybrid working; no longer just a thing for young talent, but also for existing talent in organisations. It is now more and more in demand by all generations in the workplace, but for the younger generation the desire for flexible working is the strongest.

As an employer, you have to make policy on how to deal with the different generational wishes within your company, precisely in order to attract and retain talent. Today's young people have grown up in the digital age and, for example, working online is much more normal for this generation. I can see...]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:30:15 +0100 Healthcare insurance for expats is a mandatory requirement. Expats are expected to obtain at least basic health insurance within four months of their stay in the Netherlands, and to pay for health insurance once they have obtained a residence permit, or when they start working in the Netherlands. Dutch companies should make sure that their expat employees have the appropriate health insurance as required by law.

Health insurance in the Netherlands is based on Zorgverzekeringswet (ZVW) healthcare insurance law and the AWBZ general law on exceptional medical expenses. ZVW healthcare insurance law is used for short-term medical care relating to...]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:05:46 +0100 In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion in corporate, academic and public arenas about the term ‘corporate sustainability’. The term has often been used as a synonym for ‘sustainable development’ or ‘corporate social responsibility’ (CSR). Essentially it represents a new paradigm that promotes a management model that offers an alternative to the more traditional profit maximization and growth models. This comes about primarily due to increasing popular concern for the social and environmental consequences of corporate actions and unrestricted growth. Hence, principles such as environmental protection and social justice are promoted to a status of concern, which...]]> Wed, 03 May 2017 13:38:13 +0200  Making a smart corporate health plan can help employees understand their benefits better and they can be more efficient. This can pay off for both the employees and the company in a variety of ways.

When the employees are satisfied with the benefits offered by the company, including the health plan, the overall work satisfaction is high. In a recent study, 76% of employees who rated their benefits package as excellent or very good also gave high marks to their employer as a place to work. However, only 18% of those who rate their benefits poorly, gave high marks to...]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2017 11:54:12 +0100 The factthat a healthy organisation requires healthy employees has been scientifically proven. What is also a fact is that this is effective for some companies, and not so much so for others. With the fast development and changes in the technology and business spheres, many companies that are willing to maintain a competitive edge in the global market are interested in the wellbeing of their employees.

Theconcept of awellness program isdependent on what the employer makes of it, without any hard or fast rules.However, according to Healthcare.gov, there are some basic parameters. A wellness program is defined as ‘a program...]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2017 20:59:06 +0100 The global economic downturn since 2008 has had a significant effect on unemployment in Europe. In the Netherlands, the percentage of unemployed people currently stands at 5.6%. Unemployment throughout the EU remains higher still, at 8.5%. Reducing these numbers is a challenging task for countries already facing falling economic growth, as well as austerity policies designed to reduce national debts, resulting in budget cuts and further job losses. However, tackling unemploymentis essential to reverse this trend. Governments and organizations need to tackle these problems by creating a sustainable climate for employment, with programs in which employers can provide long-term employment...]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:25:11 +0100 What Is Stress?

       Whenever there is some kind of demand or threat, our body may respond with stress. Stress is an imprecise term. It is usually defined in terms of the internal and external conditions that create stressful situations, and the symptoms that people experience when they are stressed.
       When we feel threatened, our body tries to adjust to that situation by releasing a flood of stress hormones, like adrenaline and cortisol, which rouse the body for emergency action. Our blood pressure rises, the heart beats faster, our breath quickens, themuscles are tenseand our senses sharpen. All with...]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2016 23:12:02 +0200


Considering the amount of time employees spend at work, it only makes sense that their health is not something that should just be managed at home. Most employers realise that. However, promoting a healthy lifestyle at the workplace is not a common practise, and embedding health permanently into the company’s culture seems to be even more difficult. Perhaps more so because the success stories revolve around big players with sky-high budgets to spend, like Google or Chevron. Be that as it may, health at the workplace is a good example of how a little effort (and budget) goes a long...]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:44:55 +0200


For businesses, organizations and companies, sustainable economic development involves the setting of goals, which extend beyond their own financial best interests. In other words, it involves developing economically, while maintaining an interest in the wellbeing of others as well. On its website, the European Commission states that sustainable development “offers a vision of progress that integrates immediate and longer-term objectives, local and global action, and regards social, economic and environmental issues”.

Sustainable development is a subject worth caring about for several reasons. On the same webpage, the European Commission states that sustainability is a global concern, and can be used...]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:13:56 +0200 How to Handle Conflicts of Interest at the Workplace
People often have different opinions. Sometimes, these opinions are in your favour and at other times, they are completely against it. Conflicts of interests may arise at any time and may concern any topic. Before getting involved, it is necessary as an employer to know what is required to settle a conflict. Being an employer means being accounted for, thus proper leadership is needed. With the right attitude and knowledge, a conflict should be addressed and settled in a “healthy and productive fashion. Don’t fear conflict; embrace it – it’s your...]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:03:53 +0200
The importance of the work–life balance is strong nowadays, so is our interest in it. The concept of this phenomenon has gone through major changes. The first understanding of it was the time balance between “work” and “play”, however things are much more complex. The work–life balance is the theory of appropriately prioritizing work style with lifestyle, including family, leisure time, personal development, etc. This balance is different for everybody, depending on the needs of every person. Some put great importance on their work ambitions, others emphasize on family development, or hobbies and personal time. Thus the work–life balance exists...]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:12:53 +0200 Some parts of business are optional, some are unnecessary and bureaucratic. Others aren’t – they’re mandatory. Maintaining adequate certification in health and safety training could make or break your company. Yes, maybe getting lax sometimes with employees won’t hurt, but if the employee does manage to suffer and injury or accident while on the job, and you don’t have modern documented proof that they were aware of the safety risks? You could be facing a lawsuit on your hands.

The statistics

In the UK alone, 200 people die on the job, 1 million get injured on the job and 2...]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:49:02 +0100 Keeping a worker on call instead of present workplace, is a common practice particular-ly in large offices, where workers can replace one another with relative ease.

This practice isn’t, however, a positive experience without fail. It certainly comes with its challenges, and, as many things do, has both its positive and negative aspects. Being aware of what those are can allow an employer to decide whether it would be a benefi-cial practice to engage in.

The Good

Replacing a worker's desk with a phone can have a lot of benefits for employers in par-ticular. One of these benefits is that...]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:03:00 +0100 Work stress is a major problem in the Netherlands. One in seven people suffer from it in The Netherlands, alone, which equates to more than one million people. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has organised a week in order to combat work stress together with TNO and Focal Point Week. This will be taking place from 16 to 19 November.

Each company can contribute its own way towards the Week of Work stress. More than one hundred companies have organised different activities to help against stress to raise awareness. For example, there are discussion seminars, various interviews, but also yoga workshops, stress test and lunch time exercise....]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:06:06 +0100