Hiring for a culture fit is a winning strategy. How to know if your prospect candidate will fit within your company culture? Read up to find out.
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Stay up-to-date with fresh and relevant content on finding a job in Amsterdam or the rest of the Netherlands, the best practices in Human Resources and everything in between. Make yourself comfortable and start reading!
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The Blue Lynx Blog - Your International Recruitment Hub
Stay up-to-date with fresh and relevant content on finding a job in Amsterdam or the rest of the Netherlands, the best practices in Human Resources and everything in between. Make yourself comfortable and start reading!
Are you an expat coming to work in the Netherlands? Did you just receive a job offer from a Dutch employer which made you consider moving? If so, the Dutch…
Can you use a recruitment agency if you already have in-house recruiters? The answer is yes. Here are 3 reasons why.
After a layoff, you need a lot of optimism and a plan. Here are 3 things to do if you’ve just been made redundant.
Wondering whether you should start learning Dutch? We have 5 great reasons to do so and a number of resources to get your started.
The NEN 4440 is a well-established mark of quality. We put a lot of effort to keep the certificate. It is our promise and commitment to doing things the right way. The NEN 4400 certificate means that we meet industry standards.
The process of finding a job could be a real rollercoaster of emotions. Here’s how to stay sane while searching for the dream job.
Communication is key. Companies with offices in more than one country know how important it is to create and keep a good team bond.
Work from home often comes with tech issues. Some of them are easy to fix. Check out our infographic.
Cover letters only look scary when you don’t know how to write them. Learn some good practices and the ones you should avoid in this article.
Learn how to ace a job interview in the Netherlands – our tips and tricks for expats and Dutch natives alike.
Not sure if your CV is good enough to impress your dream employer? See if it ticks all the boxes in this article.
From games and in-house gyms to unlimited vacations, employers and HR managers are trying hard to come up with the best benefits program. But what do employees really want?
How does new employee onboarding work in this new reality?
There are many ways to navigate the coronavirus crisis. Which one will you choose?
Everyone who is employed in the Netherlands is entitled to a sum of vacation money, usually paid out in May (with a few exceptions). This is referred to as ‘Vakantiegeld’…
Why you shouldn’t let coronavirus hinder your recruitment efforts and what to do today.
Blue Lynx had a great evening at the Dutch 2019 LinkedIn Talent Awards. We are proud and thankful to have been nominated as one of three finalists in the Top...
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Thank you, LinkedIn! Blue Lynx is proud to be a finalist for the LinkedIn Talent Awards 2019. Thank you for nominating us for the prestigious award of Top Innovative...
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Having celebrated our 31st Birthday this year, we reflect on both the successes and the sacrifices that brought us to this point. In 2019, with team members both old and new,...
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Last Saturday 16-03-2019, Blue Lynx had the honour and privilege of supporting the local community in The Hague during The Netherlands national yearly volunteer day organised by Oranjefonds, NL Doet....
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With the holiday season right around the corner, you may have decided to put your job search on hold until after the New Year. But before you get completely into…
When everyday terms meet Oil & Gas Christmas trees? Yes, indeed it is an important part of celebrating Christmas and where delicately wrapped holiday gifts are placed under; however, it...
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On average 30% of a language contains idioms and expressions. Either you already speak Dutch or you are learning it, using idioms in conversations with colleagues can be fun. Here...
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HR Live 2018 Blue Lynx had the opportunity to once again attend the biggest HR Event of the Netherlands, HR LIVE at the Fokker Terminal in The Hague. HR…
The GDPR Deadline has passed After 25 May 2018 the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline passed. This regulation is an update to the Personal Data Protection Convention, Convention…
We had a blast … Thanks to everyone who came to the Blue Lynx 30th Birthday party at the Waterreus in Scheveningen. We really celebrated in style. It was one of…
The Origins of the Dutch National Day of Volunteering (NLdoet) Every year in March, the Dutch charity, Oranje Fonds, organises a national day for volunteering in the Netherlands, called “NLdoet”…
What is the GDPR? GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation (1) and it is a regulation that the European Union has passed with the intention to standardise and…
We are pleased to launch our new website and hope that it will be a user-friendly experience that helps you find that great new job, your HR solutions, and helps companies with…
Meet Grace the company dog. She is always hard at work keeping us all entertained, loved and on our toes, she works using strict canine guidelines “all food found on desks will be borrowed on a permanent basis”. She takes this job very seriously – biscuits, sandwiches and snacks are borrowed with regular monotony.
