Food for thought

29-04-2026

As a business owner, you never had to answer questions about a colleague's salary. That is about to change. From January 1, 2027, you must be able to explain how you determine pay and why. Judges may even begin weighing the new EU Pay Transparency Directive as early as June 2026. Yet, many entrepreneurs aren't even aware that this law exists. 

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17-04-2026

The way candidates find their way to a new job has fundamentally changed. While last year we were still discussing the "future of AI in recruitment," we are now seeing an explosive growth in its use by candidates themselves. In his latest column for PW., our co-founder Rogier van Hamburg issues a warning: those who do not have their digital house in order will simply become invisible. 

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16-04-2026

As an HR professional in healthcare, no one needs to tell you the state of the sector. The challenges are part of your daily bread: vacancies that remain unfilled for months, passionate employees leaving the industry exhausted, and weekly schedules that consistently prove to be an impossible puzzle. Amidst the heat of the moment, it is a challenge to even get around to the strategic questions: where will we be in three years, and how do we keep healthcare future-proof? 

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07-04-2026

Since the enforcement of the DBA Act (Assessment of Employment Relationships Act) came into full effect, we have seen a reflex of fear within many organisations. Hiring is being frozen, projects are grinding to a halt, and workloads are soaring. But what if we turned that fear into innovation? In his latest column, Rogier van Hamburg explains why the DBA Act is the perfect incentive to structurally improve your HR policy.

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29-03-2026

You close out the year, your accountant calls, and the corporate tax assessment leaves you reeling. No shell company in the Cayman Islands for you; you simply pay what is owed. Jildert Huitema is in the same boat. In absolute terms, his company actually contributes more than a giant like Tata Steel. What do entrepreneurs get in return? That is exactly what Jildert asks himself in his expert blog. 

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06-03-2026

You hear it everywhere: the healthcare market is locked tight, and without an unlimited budget, you’re fighting a losing battle. But is that really the case? Together with healthcare organisation Calidus, we have proven the opposite over the past six months. No quick fixes or "band-aid" solutions, but fundamentally recalibrating the recruitment engine instead.

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25-02-2026

Six out of sixty employees are off sick. For at least two of them, it’s questionable whether their story even adds up. Meanwhile, the business owner is footing the bill for wages, replacements, occupational health services, and delayed projects. Does this sound familiar? If so, you are certainly not the exception. 

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16-02-2026

The news about widespread fraud with Experience Certificates (EVCs) in the healthcare sector has everyone talking. It hits home for me because it attacks the very core of our profession: trust. When a diploma or certificate no longer guarantees competence, how do we safeguard quality and safety on the shop floor?

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08-01-2026

In the Netherlands, your postal code still determines your chances in the job market. AB Werkt and the ImpactWork Foundation want to change that. They are joining forces and partnering with JINC, the leading youth organisation for equal opportunities in the job market. 

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05-01-2026

Your salary costs will rise by 5 to 6 percent this year. Annoying, but manageable; you can absorb one year of higher costs. Right? That's precisely the problem: almost everyone looks one year ahead, while the real impact only becomes apparent with a multi-year calculation.

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29-12-2025

When we started ImpactWork, one thing was crystal clear: we didn’t want to be a consultancy that only talks about impact. We wanted to do it. That’s why, from day one, 25% of our profits have gone to the ImpactWork Foundation.

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11-12-2025

It may seem like the start of a period in which jobs are disappearing, but that picture only tells part of the story. 

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04-12-2025

Employees are being surveyed more than ever. Engagement surveys, pulse checks, NPS scores—dashboards are filling up. Yet the question remains: are we truly listening? Or are we merely measuring?

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02-12-2025

The Senate has passed the Admission of Workforce Provision Act (Wtta). Starting in 2028, companies may only work with employment agencies that hold an official license. A seemingly simple rule, but the impact is greater than many realize.

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24-11-2025

Co-founder Jildert Huitema has officially become an 'expert contributor' at De Ondernemer, the leading online platform for entrepreneurs by DPG Media Nederland. His first blog post tackles false self-employment—a pressing and timely issue for many business owners.

11-09-2025

What happens when there are no team leaders, the workweek is four days long, and team members assess each other’s performance — including with a score that directly affects salary increases?

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23-07-2025

Something strange is going on in sustainability land. As companies scramble to reduce their carbon emissions and get green labels, one crucial area remains structurally underexposed: the way they treat their people: HR, that is.

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09-09-2025

Discover how this could have been prevented. What began as a manageable HR issue in 2021 has now grown into an absenteeism crisis - a crisis Amsterdam shares with many other Dutch municipalities.

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29-04-2025

The HR function has undergone a massive transformation. Where HR 1.0 focused on rules and procedures, and HR 2.0 embraced data analytics, we are now seeing the shift to HR 3.0 — with skills as the driving force. This evolution is a direct response to changing global needs, and the demands of organisations and their people.

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29-05-2025

At the spring conference of the NVP, Jildert Huitema and Anneke Laoutaris (City of The Hague) took the stage to share an inspiring case study. 

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27-01-2025

Improve your recruitment process with a data-driven approach. Learn how ImpactWork organized a roadshow for a government client and significantly improved data quality.

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27-02-2025

Discover the importance of responsible AI and the ISO 42001 certification for ethical, transparent, and reliable AI systems, with a focus on preventing discrimination and promoting opportunities.

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05-12-2024

Many organizations still hire based on degrees rather than capabilities—and it's costing them top talent and long-term retention. As the world of work rapidly evolves, skills-based transformation is no longer a future ideal but an urgent necessity. 

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01-12-2023

Explore how Cammio's video recruitment platform contributes to a fair, efficient, and sustainable labor market with authentic connections between employers and candidates.

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06-11-2023

Discover how BrainsFirst is revolutionizing talent identification with scientifically validated, bias-free assessments, and contributing to a sustainable and inclusive labor market.

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26-10-2023

Discover how theMatchBox automates recruitment processes, creates equal opportunities, and contributes to a sustainable labor market with a focus on employee satisfaction and bias-free matching.

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07-12-2023

Discover how a fractional director can strengthen your organization with strategic expertise, cost savings, and innovative solutions across various sectors.

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23-11-2023

Discover how The Social Handshake helps organizations make an impact with payroll giving and sustainable initiatives for a better world and a happy workplace.

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