Vibrant working community
In the Southeast Netherlands, employees have the opportunity to make the most of their potential. To a certain extent, employees can map their own career path;
and employers are willing to provide the necessary resources for employees to work on their professional growth. People in the Netherlands have their own distinctive working culture and practices. Human wellbeing in the Netherlands is high and most employees are very satisfied with their jobs.
Egalitarian approach
The apparent egalitarian approach in the Netherlands fits very well with Dutch company structures, which have traditionally been amongst the flattest in Europe. Therefore, the Dutch manager will rarely take an authoritarian approach to the team, preferring to be seen as the colleague who has most influence rather than as the ultimate arbiter on all decisions. This does not mean that the boss is powerless; his or her influence and control are subtler than in some other countries. Equality between genders is encouraged, so women have the same opportunities in the workplace as men.
Working culture
The way of working in the Netherlands differs from other countries. People are rather direct in their approach and communication. This also means that they are honest and have no hidden agendas. A brief, firm handshake, with good eye contact, is the normal business greeting. Verbal communication is expected to be fairly open and transparent.
General career opportunities
Mechanical engineers
Process Engineers
Embedded software engineers
Human Machine Interface specialist
