Corporate
Newsletter
October 2022

New Corporate Newspage

ECL now has a dedicated corporate newspage on our website, so that you can find the latest relevant information for your business and employees with ease.    

Company Consultations for Hiring International Talent 

For employers who are seeking to hire, or already employ, international employees, ECL now offers free consultations, allowing us to provide advice for employers on a range of practical information about hiring international talent. 

ECL’s Role with Internationals & Businesses 

ECL was recently featured in an article by INTO business, which discussed the important role ECL plays in assisting internationals with integrating into the Leiden region. 

International Talent Survey

Would you like to attract international talent to the region? Complete Innovation Quarter's survey to give your input about your international talent needs.

Anonymous Rate

If you are an employer whose employees have experienced delays in receiving their BSN, it is important to learn more about whether you need to apply the anonymous rate to their wages. 

The Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Act

By RWV Advocaten - The act implementing the EU Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions (‘WTVA’) was introduced on 1 August 2022. RWV Advocaten explains the 5 key changes.

Staying in the Netherlands after Residence as a Privileged Person

By Everaert Advocaten – For individuals who have been granted residence in the Netherlands as a privileged person, a change in employment can result in the need to find a new route for acquiring right of residence.

New Employment Contract Regulations

By De Clercq Advocaten – New regulations regarding employment contracts came into force over the summer. If you are an employer, it is important to make sure that your employment contracts have been amended accordingly. 

Increasing Employee Attraction & Retention

By Your Financials – Supporting employee financial planning, such as through employer funded workshops, can provide not only benefits for employees but also for companies through increasing employee retention and attraction. 

Top 5 Wellbeing Trends of 2022

By Rooted in Calm - This crossword puzzle gives you three important things: a break from your email; training for your brain; and it highlights the top five wellbeing trends of 2022. If you can find all 5 words, and the bonus word, email Allyson for a little gift of calm.

ECL's Events Page

There are always a wide range of events in Leiden open to internationals! Let your employees know about our website’s regularly updated events page, which lists events that welcome internationals in the region to attend. 

First International Conference on FAIR Digital Objects

26th - 28th October

This international conference brings together technical, scientific, industry, and science-policy stakeholders with the aim to boost the development and implementation of FAIR Digital Objects (FDOs).

Feel at Home Fair

6th November

ECL will have a stand at The Hague International Centre's Feel at Home Fair. Expats and their families have the opportunity to network and connect with the international community at the event. 

SIA Congress

17th November

The SIA Congress connects more than 500 parties involved in applied research from universities of applied sciences to share knowledge and follow new developments. 

Leiden Bio Science Park's Events Page

Leiden Bio Science Park's Events page provides an overview of professional events in the region, including conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Follow us on LinkedIn

Expat Centre Leiden's LinkedIn page provides regular updates on the latest corporate news and events for international companies and employees.