Articles: Jobs

• Finding employment in the Netherlands: How to find a job and where to look

  English is the working language of many commercial organisations in the Netherlands. For most international and multi-national companies it is more important to be able to speak fluent English than to speak Dutch. More»

• Pensions: Well-Deserved and Well-Funded

  Dutch pensions are funded in three tiers. At age 65, every Dutch citizen is entitled to basic AOW, an acronym which stands for Algemene Ouderdomswet or General Pensions Act, but has come to be a shorthand for retirement pay. More»

• Labor Productivity: Balancing Work and Leisure

  Dutch productivity per hour is among the highest in the world, but due to the low number of working hours, Dutch productivity per work year is less impressive. More»

• The "Golden Handshake": What to do with your redundancy package

  Right now, in the midst of the financial crisis, many companies will need to let go of (some) of their staff members. Should you lose your job in the Netherlands, you could be entitled to financial compensation from your employer. More»

• Writing as an opportunity for expats: Time to unlock your creativity?

  By Margaret Graham. Bestselling author and creative writing tutor. Writer in Residence Yeovil, UK. www.margaret-graham.com More»