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Relocating to Holland 22/04/2008
A Canadian couple plan to relocate to the Netherlands, one to set up a business, the other a doctor, hopes to find work in the medical profession. They ask immigration expert Patrick Rovers about permits and work possibilities. read more
Is your NetRep working against you? 12/04/2008
It's a mistake being made by people the world over. That funny email name, those crazy photos you posted on Facebook or MySpace. They may have been intended for friends' eyes only but the truth is, they can be viewed by anyone who cares to look - and that includes prospective employers. read more
Email backlash takes root in tech heartland 07/04/2008
Technology correspondent, Andy Goldberg, discovers that many workers are feeling drained by the constant flood of communications in the digital age. read more
The Netherlands must do more to keep multinationals 02/04/2008
The Netherlands is a world player when it comes to the head offices of multinational companies. But a new report warns that the country must improve its commercial climate or risk losing its position. *By Wendy Braanker. read more
Celebrating connections 06/03/2008
In our special feature to mark International Women’s Day, Mirella Visser, president of the European Professional Women’s Network, focuses on how far women have come and how far they still need to go since this day was first celebrated in the early 1900’s. read more
Features
Are eastern Europe's migrant workers heading home? 03/05/2008
After an initial exodus of workers from eastern Europe to the West and its better employment prospects, many workers long for home for multiple reasons. Will this emigration grind to a halt in years to come? read more
Going green with ICT 25/04/2008
A new Economist Intelligence Unit study explores how information and communications technology (ICT) can be used to reduce organisations’ carbon-dioxide emissions read more
Relocating to Holland 22/04/2008
A Canadian couple plan to relocate to the Netherlands, one to set up a business, the other a doctor, hopes to find work in the medical profession. They ask immigration expert Patrick Rovers about permits and work possibilities. read more
Is your NetRep working against you? 12/04/2008
It's a mistake being made by people the world over. That funny email name, those crazy photos you posted on Facebook or MySpace. They may have been intended for friends' eyes only but the truth is, they can be viewed by anyone who cares to look - and that includes prospective employers. read more
World economy in crisis: What is to be done? 09/04/2008
International finance systems under scrutiny after credit crunch heralds an uncertain period for global economy. read more
Art Pie International
Photos of work at alternative art fair Kunstvlaai (until 18 May) in Amsterdam.
disscussion forum
- Healthcare hey... I am 20 weeks pregnant:-), by neetu76 16/05/2008 14:16
- Jobs Employment Agencies - Good, the Bad & the Ugly, by Misskitty 16/05/2008 14:14
- Expatica Feedback Forum Moderator or admin feedback? PM admin, by s9910934e 16/05/2008 13:23
- Discuss Dutch Culture General Apathy, by MonkeyNuts 16/05/2008 13:22
- USA Forum Cheating the system?, by kevin1971 16/05/2008 13:12
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word of the day : Afwasborstel
meaning : washing up brush
phrase of the day : Kunt u wat langzamer spreken, alstublieft?
meaning : Could you speak more slowly, please?
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