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• Healthcare in The Netherlands Explained
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Healthcare & Health Insurance in The Netherlands
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Upcoming events
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How to Rent Out a Property in the Netherlands
·OnlineOnlineAre you considering renting out your current home or investing in a second property in the Netherlands but unsure where to begin? Whether it’s understanding mortgage requirements, legal obligations, or managing tenants, the process can seem daunting—but it doesn’t have to be.
Join our free webinar where Welocate, will break down the entire process step-by-step, from preparing your property to managing tenants. With our extensive experience managing rental properties nationally in the Netherlands, we’ll help you make informed decisions, ensuring a smooth rental experience.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understanding Market Conditions: Is now a good time to rent out your property? We’ll discuss the demand for rental properties in the Netherlands.
- Financial Considerations: Can you rent out your property with your current mortgage? We’ll guide you through the financial side of renting.
- Legal Compliance: What do you need to make your property rental-ready? We’ll cover the essential legal requirements.
- Finding the Right Tenants: Learn how to attract and select the best tenants to ensure a hassle-free rental experience.
- Choosing the Right Contract: Discover the different types of rental contracts and what will work best for you.
- Managing Your Property: Get practical advice on managing tenants and handling property-related tasks once the rental begins.
Don’t Miss Out—Spaces Are Limited!
Join us for this valuable session, and get expert guidance from Welocate BV, who are currently successfully managing properties nationwide. After the presentation, there will be a live Q&A session where you can get answers to your specific questions.
Register now HERE to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!
4 attendees
How Can Leaders Navigate Geopolitical Uncertainty?
Bilderberg Garden Hotel, Dijsselhofplantsoen 7, Amsterdam, NLGeopolitical shifts are increasingly shaping business decisions, from markets and investment to supply chains and long-term strategy.
Join Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) on Tuesday, 22 September for an Executive MBA Masterclass with Dr Koen Berden, Managing Director of Trade Impact B.V. and Senior Fellow at ECIPE.
Drawing on his expertise in international trade, investment, economic policy and geopolitics, Koen will explore how global developments translate into business risks and strategic choices. Most importantly, how leaders can build resilience and navigate uncertainty.
The evening is also an opportunity to experience the RSM Executive MBA community. Meet current participants, alumni, academics and Recruitment & Admissions advisors, hear their experiences and ask your questions about combining an Executive MBA with your career.
We welcome you to join us from 18:00 to 21:00 at the Bilderberg Garden Hotel in Amsterdam.
Register for the Masterclass here
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Navigate Dutch Working Culture with Confidence
·OnlineOnlineAre 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 themThis 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.
👤 Hosted by
Monika Matuszewska – Certified Professional Coach, Founder of LaMatu
Monika is a certified professional coach and founder of LaMatu, an Amsterdam-based consultancy specialising in career transitions, leadership development and intercultural communication.Her intercultural expertise is grounded in her education, lived experience across Europe, corporate practice and years of coaching international professionals representing over 80 different nationalities.
Over the course of her international corporate career, Monika
worked for American, Dutch, German, French, Japanese, Polish and Swedish employers, including multinationals such as IBM, Philips, IKEA, Nikon and L’Oréal.Before making Amsterdam her home two decades ago, Monika had already developed a deeply international outlook through living, studying and working across different European contexts. Having visited 64 countries and speaking five languages, she brings a nuanced understanding of how culture shapes communication, leadership, decision-making, belonging and professional identity.
Today, through her work at LaMatu she supports international professionals, expats, managers and organisations in navigating career transitions, workplace communication, leadership confidence and intercultural collaboration in the Netherlands.🌍 Who is this webinar for?
🔹 International professionals living and working in the Netherlands
🔹 Expats who want to better understand Dutch workplace culture
🔹 Career changers and job seekers preparing for the Dutch labour market
🔹 Managers and specialists working in multicultural teams✨ Ready to understand Dutch working culture with more confidence?
Join this practical session and take your next step towards communicating,
collaborating and growing more effectively in the Dutch professional
landscape.8 attendees
Buying a House in The Netherlands
·OnlineOnlineThinking about buying your first home here, but not sure if 2026 is the right
time?Fair question. Buying a home in the Netherlands can feel confusing at first. The rules are different, the words are weird, and the market can move fast.
In this free webinar, Welocate and ABN AMRO Bank will help you make
sense of it all.We will explain how the Dutch housing market works, what steps to expect,
how much you may be able to borrow, and which costs can catch buyers
off guard.You will also get simple tips to help you avoid common mistakes, from
bidding too fast to missing key checks.Whether you want to buy soon or just want to understand your options, this session will help you take the next step with more confidence.
Register
FREEAbout The Sponsor
Since 2004, Welocate has been helping Expats buy their special home in the Netherlands. They’ve created a complete package to provide everything you need from start to finish, the Home Buyers Plan.3 attendees
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