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iGZ and BAP Merge Under GVP Agreement In a major development for Germany’s temporary employment sector, the two leading employer associations, iGZ and BAP, have merged their collective bargaining agreements under the new GVP (Gesamtverband der Personaldienstleister) framework, effective January 1, 2026.  This unified agreement, negotiated with the DGB (German Trade Union Confederation), simplifies how companies employ temporary…

As a recruiter deeply embedded in the world of low-code development, especially platforms like Mendix and OutSystems, I’ve seen firsthand how rapidly the landscape is evolving.  But the latest release, Mendix 10.8, is more than just an update.  It’s a game-changer. Mendix has officially entered the GenAI era, bringing native capabilities like RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)…

What EORs Must Know in 2025 For companies hiring in Germany through an Employer of Record (EOR), these changes go beyond administrative updates, they fundamentally reshape how employment contracts are structured and executed. 1. Clear Contracts Are More Important Than Ever Employment contracts must now reflect the legal framework surrounding remote work.  This includes: Clauses…

What Temporary Staffing Firms and EORs Need to Know in 2025 Discover how Germany’s Fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act (BEG IV) impacts digital employment contracts in 2025.  Learn what’s changed, what hasn’t and what staffing agencies and EORs must understand. Introduction As of January 1, 2025, Germany’s Fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act (BEG IV) marked a significant…

The Hiring Problem Everyone Faces Every business leader knows the struggle: you need to grow your team, but great talent seems elusive.  Resumes trickle in slowly, interviews drag out over weeks and by the time you’re ready to make an offer, the best candidate has already accepted a position elsewhere.  The competition for top talent…

The STEM talent crisis is well known around the world, and STEM-qualified workers are in short supply almost everywhere. In Europe, close to half of companies have difficulty recruiting STEM workers. Across all of Darwin’s industries – Deep Tech, Renewable Energy, Life Science, Engineering (civil, structural, automation), and Space and Defense – this sentiment is…

There are growing concerns about talent shortages across many of Darwin’s recruiting sectors – Deep Tech, Renewable Energy, Life Science, Space and Defense, and Engineering (civil, structural, automation). This year, 2024, is set to be a threshold year with over 11,000 people per day reaching retirement age in the US, and the European Commission predicts…

Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and Employer Brand are two terms that often take center stage in the ever-evolving talent acquisition and retention landscape. Although these concepts might seem similar at first glance, they play distinct roles in shaping an organization’s reputation and attractiveness to prospective and current employees. Let’s delve into the nuances that set…

In today’s globalized economy, businesses are expanding across borders at an unprecedented rate. With the allure of new markets and talent pools, companies are hiring globally to stay competitive. Amid this expansion, they encounter a significant challenge within Global Workforce Compliance: the labyrinth of employment laws. In this article we will discuss the individual challenges…

Roles of simplifying taxation in The Netherlands: The Netherlands, with its business-friendly climate and strategic location, is a popular destination for international businesses. However, understanding and complying with Dutch tax laws can be a significant hurdle. This article explores how an Employer of Record (EOR) can help businesses seamlessly align with the Netherlands’ tax regulations,…