Performance problems and PIPs

All companies aim to optimise performance, including the effectiveness of their employees. Godelijn Boonman of GMW lawyers explains what happens when employee performance becomes a problem and what a PIP means in practice.

Expat Centre Leiden gives internationals a warm welcome

Leiden has a thriving international community, and many of the region’s expats have been helped to feel at home by Leiden Expat Centre. So what is the secret of its success? Last year, Expat Centre Leiden registered its 1,000th international worker. It’s a testament to the...

New job? Do the five point check

Being offered a new job is exciting, especially when it offers the next step to your career. You may want to sign the new contract immediately to secure the deal–but before you do, take a moment to quickly check these five points. They are key...

A place to renew

As a graduate student, I moved house every year. Even though it was always within a 20-mile radius, packing up all my stuff, coordinating friends to help me lift heavy furniture, loading it and unpacking it all again was not only physically draining, but stressful....

Different tools, same mission: the ACCESS helpdesk past and present

Since its foundation in 1986, ACCESS’ mission has always been serving internationals to settle successfully in the Netherlands through the experience of our volunteers, 90% of which are, or have been expats. One of the ways in which we do this is through our helpdesk....