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  • Meet Naomi!

    Naomi KrosenbrinkEmail: naomi.krosenbrink@octagon.nlPhone: +31 70 3249300Add me on LinkedIn

  • Meet Juliana!

    Juliana GioriaEmail: juliana.gioria@octagon.nlPhone: 0631763574Add me on LinkedIn

  • Meet Tom!

    Tom BeckerEmail: tom.becker@octagon.nlPhone: 070-3249300Add me on LinkedIn

  • Meet Nicolas!

    Nicolas PapanicolaouHR ConsultantEmail: nicolas.papanicolaou@octagon.nlPhone: 06-29721178Add me on LinkedIn

  • Explained: The NEW 30% ruling 

    If you were recruited from outside the Netherlands, you are likely familiar with the concept of the ‘30% ruling.’ In 2024, the Dutch government introduced several key changes to the 30% ruling. To help businesses and expats understand what these changes mean for them, we are going to use this article to explain the NEW 30% ruling.

  • King’s Day: what you need to know

    Spring has sprung, and the traditional Dutch holiday of ‘King’s Day’ is approaching! We celebrate King’s Day on April 27th, and you can be sure that the Dutch are already planning what they will be doing on this day. The ...

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  • Guide to wages in the Netherlands (updated 2024)

    Wages in the Netherlands can baffle internationals regarding how it is calculated or how much tax is deducted from the “gross amount”. Not to mention, the minimum wage, social premiums, and extra benefits typical in the Netherlands is unique. We ...

  • Meet Karol!

  • Overcoming homesickness: 5 coping strategies for expats living abroad 

    At Octagon, we understand the challenges expats face when adjusting to life in a new country, particularly the Netherlands. As expats ourselves, we are committed to easing this transition for our clients and their employees. Recognising that homesickness is a ...