Corporate
Newsletter
June 2022

What can ECL do for companies?

The ECL is not only for expats. If you or your company hires international employees, we can help! Go to the Employers section of our website and find out how we support your company and HR department.  

ECL's Work to Attract International Talent

The Expat Centre is involved in a range of initiatives to make the Leiden region one of the most attractive places for international talent in the Netherlands. This article lays out the work we are doing to ensure that opportunities for internationals are visible, accessible and abundant. 

Knowledge Migrant Report

A recent report highlights new trends amongst internationals in the Leiden region. Read a summary of the report's findings here! 

Monthly Expat Newsletter for your Employees

Share our monthly Expat Newsletter with your staff to keep them informed about the latest news, upcoming events, and local cultural activities.

 Walk-in Mornings at LBSP

For the past few months, we have had walk-in mornings at the Leiden Bio-science Park every Thursday for any Leiden-based employer looking for information on how to hire international employees and help them settle in the region. Find out more here. 

New Energy Requirement for Office Buildings   

By RWV Advocaten – Starting the 1st of January 2023, all office buildings will be required to have a minimum “C” energy rating. RWV Advocaten answers legal questions regarding this new requirement.  

Relocation – three months or more? 

By ACCESS – How long does relocation take? After welcoming expats for 35 years, ACCESS explains the process is more than just paperwork.

A New Pension System: How to get the message across

By Your Financials – Part of employee wellbeing in the Netherlands has to do with the pension system. The knowledge that there is income when one's active work life ends puts the minds of many at ease.

Qualification of an Employment Agreement  

By De Clerq Advocaten – How do employment agreements work in the Netherlands? De Clerq has advice for both employers and employees on what qualifies as an employment agreement and the legal ramifications of such an agreement.  

ESOF Conference

13th - 16th July

The EuroScience Open Forum is the largest English multidisciplinary scientific conference in Europe. Use the Expat Centre Leiden offer code to get 20% discount on your ticket!

Dutch Expat Hub Webinar

27th June

Organisations keep adjusting to changes in the field of business immigration, housing, tax and social security of international transferees. Join experts from the Dutch Expat Hub to hear the latest devolpments.

Masterclass Blaauwberg 

25th August

This year, Blaauwberg celebrates its 25th anniversary! Blaauwberg invites you to join them to celebrate what they have been doing all those years: producing, disseminating and having fun with knowledge. 

The ECL events page

In Leiden there’s always something to do! Tell your employees about the regularly updated events page on our website. You can also find our own events here, such as Welcome to Leiden webinars and the monthly Meet & Mingle.

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