Dismissal

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'I Have a Good Reason, So I Can Fire Them, Right?' The Dutch Dossier Myth

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Learning

Many international managers believe a clear reason, like poor performance, is enough to dismiss an employee in the Netherlands. This costly myth ignores the crucial Dutch legal requirement of 'dossieropbouw' (file-building), leading to rejected dismissals and expensive settlements. Learn why the process is as important as the reason.

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'We Gave Him Warnings, Isn't That Enough?' The Dutch Dossier Myth

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Learning

Many international managers believe a history of poor performance and a few warnings are enough for dismissal in the Netherlands. This costly myth ignores a crucial requirement: the 'dossier'. Discover why a well-documented improvement plan isn't just good practice—it's the law.

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'He's Not Meeting Targets, We Can Let Him Go, Right?' A Dutch Performance Dismissal Myth

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Learning

Think underperformance is a simple reason for dismissal in the Netherlands? Many international managers do, and it's a costly mistake. Discover the mandatory legal step you can't afford to miss.

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'He's Not Performing, We Can Let Him Go, Right?' A Dutch Dismissal Myth, Busted

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Learning

Think you can dismiss an underperforming employee in the Netherlands with just a few warning emails? Discover the costly reality of the mandatory 'verbetertraject' and see how an AI copilot could have saved a manager from a legal dead end.