Arrival in the Netherlands
We are here to make your start in the Netherlands as smooth and stress-free as possible. At Duijndam Works, we understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable and confident from day one. That’s why we offer comprehensive support to help you adapt to your new environment. We believe that trust is built through openness, honesty, and full commitment to helping you. Our goal is to provide you with the best conditions both at work and in everyday life in the Netherlands. We want you to feel at home from the very first day, with full support in every aspect of your new professional and personal life.
Arrival in the Netherlands
If you are coming to the Netherlands through our agency from abroad, we will first invite you to our main office in Maasdijk. During this meeting, you will receive all the necessary information regarding accommodation, general company policies, and life in the Netherlands. You will then be introduced to one of our Account Managers, who will familiarize you with your job responsibilities, provide details about transportation to your workplace, and discuss the health and safety regulations (BHP) applicable at the company where you will be employed. Once all formalities are completed, we will arrange your transport to your accommodation.
Housing
At Duijndam Works, we make every effort to provide you with comfortable accommodation as close as possible to the company where you will be working. We understand how important convenient daily commuting is, so our priority is to find a place located as near as possible to your workplace. Whenever possible, we also take into account your personal preferences regarding accommodation. The safety and quality of our housing facilities are our top priorities. All our accommodations are certified by Stichting Normering Flexwonen(SNF), ensuring that the highest standards for temporary worker housing in the Netherlands are met. You can find more information about our accommodation here.
Insurance
We ensure that your employment in the Netherlands is safe and compliant with applicable regulations. Therefore, we offer full support in arranging health insurance, which is mandatory for every employee in the Netherlands. Additionally, if you wish, we can submit an application for a health insurance allowance (Zorgtoeslag) on your behalf. This may allow you to receive a partial refund of your insurance costs, depending on your income etc., which will ease your budget and give you peace of mind during your work and stay in the Netherlands. You can find more information about insurance for employees in the Netherlands here.
Transport
We provide convenient and safe transportation from your accommodation to work for all employees living in our company-provided housing. The mode of transport depends on the distance between your accommodation and your workplace. For short distances, we offer bicycles – a popular, healthy, and eco-friendly mode of transport in the Netherlands that allows you to immerse yourself in the local lifestyle. For longer distances, we provide cars to ensure a comfortable commute. We also offer additional allowance for company car drivers. If your job requires your own transportation, ask your recruiter about the possibility of getting a partial reimbursement of transportation costs.
Plan4Flex App
We use the Plan4Flex program, which simplifies work scheduling management. The program also offers a convenient mobile app that allows for quick and easy contact with your designated contact person. Through the app, you can check your work schedule at any time, view your payslips, and access signed documents. This way, all the necessary information is always at hand, enabling efficient and hassle-free communication and time management.
Free language course
Working in the Netherlands with Duijndam Works is also an opportunity for language development. We offer our employees free access to online Dutch language course (in English). We aim to support the language skills development of our employees because we believe that knowledge of foreign languages is crucial in daily work and integration in the Netherlands. We understand the importance of expanding competencies, so we want to provide you with the tools necessary to achieve professional success. You can find detailed information about the course in this article on our blog.
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