Post | February 2021 | 1 min read

Lend Your Voice to This Study on Volunteering and Employment!

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Tetyana Benzeroual

5-Minute Survey Will Assist University Research on the Impact of Volunteering While Employed

Calling all volunteers - we want to hear from you! Students from Tilburg University are conducting a study on how volunteerism affects employment, and to what extent employers support those activities. This is important research that might help shape attitudes towards volunteering, so hearing from those of you who are currently volunteering or have volunteered in the past while employed would be particularly helpful! The survey takes about five minutes to complete. If interested, you can take the survey here. Thanks for your support!

Short Survey to Help the Netherlands Improve International Talent Acquisition!

Our friends at The Hague International Centre are launching a European "Benchmark Study on International Talent" in order to become better at attracting, retaining and matching international talent with the skills needs of various companies. The Why: Global competition on high-skilled talent is leveling up every year, and many companies and organizations feel that they can’t fill vacant positions, which inhibits growth. Many high-skilled international Masters and Ph.D. students wish to stay in their host countries after graduation, but in the end only a minority do, which is a big lost opportunity for the host country. This European benchmark study seeks to improve services to local internationals in order to make our region more attractive and a better home for everyone! The study also seeks to learn about internationals in different markets in order to develop comparable insights on the satisfaction level of the target group, which is Bachelor and Masters students, PhDs, and high-skilled workers. The study will include a ranking of decision-making factors, main reasons for arriving to and staying in a country to pursue career opportunities, and will also explore challenges for employers when it comes to attracting, receiving, and retaining international talents. Are you an international Bachelors/Masters/PhD student or professional/self-employed/spouse working in tech, science, or as an engineer? Please share your experience as an international when it comes to settling in, living, and working here in The Netherlands by taking this 10-minute survey, which can be found at the link below. And thank you so much in advance! To the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XHD22JJ

Upcoming CONNECT Event: Education & Childcare | 7 March 2023

CONNECT: Tax Information | 21 February 2023 It’s time to start thinking about taxes! Perhaps this is not everyone's favourite subject, but taxes are an important part of administration while living in the Netherlands. Get an introduction to the Dutch tax system, local as well as income taxes, at The Hague International Centre's Tax Information event. And as always, a great networking opportunity with other internationals in The Hague! Learn more about: • Local tax system • Income taxation • The M-form is • And much more… Location: Centrale Bibliotheek Den Haag (Central Library The Hague), Podium B, 5th floor, Spui 68, 2511BT The Hague Time: 18.00hrs -20.00hrs (CET). Costs: Free Registration: https://www.thehagueinternationalcentre.nl/events/2023-02/connect-tax-information-21-february