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Are you an international professional living and working in the Netherlands, trying to better understand how Dutch workplace culture really works?

It can be unsettling to realise that professional situations you would normally handle with confidence suddenly feel harder to read. Feedback may land differently. Communication can get lost in translation. Hierarchy may be approached in unfamiliar ways. Meeting culture and decision-making processes may feel unclear, slow or difficult to influence.
If so, this free webinar is for you.

Many skilled internationals come to the Netherlands with strong experience, education and ambition, yet still find themselves confused by the unwritten rules of Dutch professional life.

You might be asking:
🔹 How direct is “too direct” in a Dutch workplace?
🔹 Why do Dutch colleagues value autonomy so much?
🔹 What is expected of me in meetings and team discussions?
🔹 How can I build connection and trust with my Dutch colleagues and managers?
🔹 How can I grow my career in the Netherlands while staying authentic to who I am?

You are not alone. Understanding Dutch working culture is one of the most important steps towards feeling more confident, effective and at ease in your professional life in the Netherlands.

💡 In this live session, you’ll learn:
🇳🇱 What makes Dutch working culture different from other international
workplace cultures
💬 How direct communication, feedback and expectations are typically
expressed at work
🤝 How to build trust, credibility and professional relationships with Dutch
colleagues and managers
🎯 What Dutch employers value in international professionals
🧭 How to navigate hierarchy, autonomy, meetings and decision-making
in Dutch organisations
⚙️ Common challenges expats face in Dutch workplaces and practical
ways to approach them

This is a practical and reflective webinar designed for international professionals who want to better understand Dutch work culture, strengthen their communication skills and navigate their careers in the Netherlands with more confidence.

You’ll leave with clearer insight into Dutch professional norms, practical communication tips, and a stronger understanding of how to collaborate, contribute and grow in a Dutch work environment.

So you’ve decided to work for yourself in the Netherlands. Congratulations! But before you send that first invoice, there’s a big decision waiting for you: should you set up your business as a ZZP (sole trader) or a BV (limited company)? It sounds like a small decision, but this choice affects your taxes, your personal liability, and how much admin you’ll deal with every year, amongst other things.

Buying a newly built home in the Netherlands can be exciting, but the process is very different from buying an existing property. From registration and reservation agreements to construction schedules, staged payments, legal contracts, and delivery inspections, there are several steps that can be unfamiliar, especially for expats.

In this webinar, we will explain how buying a newly built home works in the Netherlands, what to expect from the current market, and how to prepare before committing to a new-build project. We will also cover the financial, legal, and practical details that buyers should understand before signing.
The webinar will take approximately one hour.

If you still have questions after the webinar has finished, you will be given the opportunity to schedule a private meeting with one of Welocate’s advisors.

The Netherlands boasts one of the world’s most advanced, modern and diverse economies. Its GDP is nearing 1.2 trillion USD, with no end to the growth in sight. As a result, the Dutch constantly require skilled talent and are in competition with other countries looking to attract and retain talent. However, with only 18 million inhabitants, this tiny country needs help to support its growth. Hence the creation of the highly skilled migrant visa (HSM) and 30% ruling. These are designed to fast-track and entice immigration of well-paid and highly skilled talent (“Kennistalent”) from around the globe to support Dutch companies and the Dutch economy.

In this webinar, we delve into the world of the highly skilled migrant visa & 30% ruling and how you can use it to live in what we feel is one of the best countries on earth!

In this webinar, we’ll discuss the following:

• What the highly skilled migrant visa & 30% ruling are
• Conditions eligibility and requirements
• Application procedure
• Specific circumstances & late applications
• Accepting a job after completing your studies
• Dealing with a rejected 30% ruling application
• Practical examples
• Future outlook
• Tips & tricks you didn’t know about
• Q&A

The move to The Netherlands can be easy or one filled with hard job searches, terrible and disappointing visa applications, or it can be a painless fast track with the help of experts to get you sponsored and move there quickly. Join us to learn about this golden opportunity for your career and future! All aboard to The Netherlands!