• Make a list of the communication skills required for the job. For example: making phone calls with customers, giving presentations, reading safety instructions, etc.
• Only ask for knowledge of Dutch if it's absolutely essential for the job.
• Distinctly distinguish between speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Dutch. For cleaning staff, for example, it's essential that they understand instructions well, but writing is less important.

• Write your job posting clearly. This way, job seekers will understand it.
• Focus on a limited number of tasks that you can learn quickly and easily.
• Don't talk about "good knowledge of Dutch," but describe what the candidate should be able to say, understand, read, and write in Dutch. For example: you consult with colleagues, read labels, understand instructions, etc.

• Include #TalentenScan in the job title. For example: 'Caregiver #TalentenScan'. This shows that you offer opportunities to anyone with strong motivation for your vacancy.
• Indicate the desired Dutch language proficiency. Add another language if needed.
• Adjust your existing vacancies on Statushouders.org if needed. For example: add #TalentenScan, adjust the language skills, write the text clearly...

Don't reject candidates based on their resume; instead, invite them for an interview. Keep the application process short and accessible. Focus on the candidates' motivation and potential, and what they can achieve through on-the-job training or a work-based learning program. Test skills in a practical, language-friendly way. For example, have candidates demonstrate their skills. Check residence permits to ensure candidates are permitted to work in the Netherlands.

• Organize a warm welcome on the first day.
• Be clear about the tasks and working conditions.
• Does your employee not speak Dutch well? Consider language coaching. A language coach will teach your employee Dutch in the workplace.

The right to employment depends on the newcomer's residence status or residence permit. Based on their residence permit, you can check whether your candidate is permitted to work in the Netherlands.

Ukrainians can apply for "temporary protection." This is a separate status created by the government in response to the situation in Ukraine. Newcomers with this status are entitled to housing, social security, and access to the labor market. They are therefore allowed to work in the Netherlands without a waiting period.

Newcomers can have their diploma or certificate recognized. Read more about the recognition of foreign diplomas.

Does your employee not speak Dutch well? Consider language coaching. Need help filling your vacancies? Check out the additional options offered by Statushouders Nederland. Want to give non-Dutch-speaking employees a chance in your company? View our complete step-by-step plan.