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Global Payroll vs EOR: Which Is Right for Your Global Hiring Strategy?

08.07.2026

Global Payroll vs EOR: What's the Difference and When Does It Matter? These two terms appear in almost every conversation about international hiring. And they're used almost interchangeably by HR directors, by finance teams, sometimes even by the providers themselves. They are not the same thing. Using the wrong one for your situation creates gaps: compliance gaps, cost gaps, or operational gaps that surface at exactly the wrong moment. Here's what ea...

IND Recognized Sponsor vs Employer of Record: Cost, Timeline & Compliance

08.07.2026

If you're reading this, you're probably staring at a job offer you want to extend to a highly skilled migrant in the Netherlands — and you've just discovered that hiring them isn't as simple as sending a contract. To sponsor a work permit for a non-EU hire in the Netherlands, your company needs to be registered with the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) as an erkend referent — a recognized sponsor. If you're not already registered, you ha...

5 Dutch Employment Law Mistakes US & UK Companies Make (2026 Guide)

02.07.2026

5 Things US and UK Companies Get Wrong About Dutch Employment Law (2026) If you're a US or UK company hiring your first employee in the Netherlands, or you've been operating there for a while and haven't had anyone look closely at your setup, this post is for you. The Netherlands is one of the most attractive markets in Europe for international companies. High English proficiency, a strong tech talent pool, central EU location, and a relatively fast visa process...