More and more professionals are looking for employers that offer more than just a nice salary or a nice office. Flexibility and the freedom to work remotely (occasionally) are high on the wish list. No wonder: working remotely gives a boost to job satisfaction and provides a better work-life balance. In this article we list the Top 20 Dutch employers that embrace remote working. These range from companies that are completely remote-first to organizations that give their employees the freedom to work from a different location a few weeks a year.
Remote working is an important condition of employment
For over 3 years we have been dealing with the topic of remote working on a daily basis. With Working Remotely we advise on remote working to individual travelers and companies. We write blogs about remote working, create content for digital nomad destinations and organize company trips and workations. We know the market like no other and know that finding a remote job is still a challenge, when so many people would like some freedom in where they work. That’s why in this article we highlight 20 employers. And good news, because they all have open positions and are looking for new staff. So grab your chance and check out these 20 top jobs.
Remote work agreements between employee and employer
These Dutch companies give you the freedom to occasionally or sometimes even completely work from abroad. Often there are conditions attached to this and there is a policy for it. It is important that there are good agreements between employees and employers, so that you are both aware of the possibilities and responsibilities, think of:
- Availability & working hours: clear agreements on core hours, accessibility and time zones.
- Location policy: where to work (inside vs. outside EU, specific countries excluded)?
- Security & IT: use of VPN, secure devices, backups and access rights.
- Costs & fees.: Who pays what (home office allowance, internet, coworking, travel expenses)?
- Communication & collaboration: set consultation times, tools and response expectations.
- Productivity & output: result-oriented appointments rather than attendance.
- Health & wellness: focus on ergonomics, work-life balance and mental health.
- Insurance & liability: coverage when working from home or abroad.
The Top 20 nicest Dutch employers
1 Considerati
Considerati is a legal and public affairs consultancy that helps organizations navigate current issues such as AI, privacy and EU regulations. Employees work in a professional and flexible environment where trust, development and social impact are key. Flexibility also applies to location: colleagues are given the opportunity to work from abroad for up to four weeks a year. Previously, colleagues have gone to Macedonia, South Africa, France and Portugal.
2 Nordic
At Nordic, adventure is central, also in their work culture. Employees get the chance to go on an annual prospecting trip to Scandinavia and gain new inspiration together with international colleagues. The company also organizes an annual work station in the Netherlands or abroad, where work is interspersed with activities such as hiking, skiing or spotting the Northern Lights.
Furthermore, colleagues may work remotely from a location of their choice for two weeks a year and, after two years of service, may even take three months of unpaid leave for a dream trip. The only condition we set is that work can be done in a good ergonomic workplace. So this is not a coffee shop in Bali, but, for example, a co-working space or an Airbnb with an office.
3 Beterggz
Beterggz is the only fully online specialist GGZ provider in the Netherlands and focuses on clients with complex mental health problems. As a rapidly growing organization, employees work completely remotely, allowing them to decide when and where they work best. To maintain connectedness, Beterggz regularly organizes online get-togethers and joint activities. Employees thus contribute not only to their own flexibility and job satisfaction, but also to a social goal: reducing waiting times in mental health care.
4 Spotler
Spotler is a marketing and communication tools specialist with over 60 employees working to improve customer engagement and customer experience. Flexibility is key: employees can work partly from home and, according to the Work Remotely policy, even a period a year from abroad, on workstation. In addition, connection remains important: at least two days a week employees work in the office and monthly there is a joint Spotler Office Day, which ensures both progress and conviviality within the team.
5 Decos
Decos is an innovative software company within the SME that focuses on technological solutions for (semi-)government institutions, ranging from customer contact systems and smart e-forms to apps that bring citizens and municipalities closer together. Working at Decos can be hybrid from the Netherlands or completely remote from Spain, where employees receive a permanent contract after their probationary period and benefit from local holidays. Vacancies from Spain include positions in Marketing, Sales, Finance, Support and Project Management.
6 Printing Deal
Drukwerkdeal is a digital-first e-commerce company where working from home varies by function: Customer Care and Facilities work largely in the office, office functions such as Marketing and Finance at least 50%, while Development only needs to be there one day a month. At the same time, there is room for customization, such as a Commercial Director who worked from Singapore for six months. Zoom and Slack are our main communication channels, which makes distance much less of an issue.
7 Enrise
For 25 years Enrise has been an independent digital partner for complex IT issues, providing customized solutions that help organizations grow. Working at Enrise means a lot of freedom: teams decide how and where they work, making remote working and extended periods from abroad possible. At the same time, team culture is key; most teams have found that meeting physically several times a week is important to keep collaboration and connection strong.
8 Headroom Assistance
Headroom provides Remote Executive Assistance to top executives and entrepreneurs in Europe and the US, supported by its own Academy and task management platform. The team works remote-first, from home, a sunny terrace in Valencia, a Swiss mountain village or a café in South Africa, with occasional meetings at the Amsterdam office.
We have a clear Working-from-Abroad policy: you apply in advance, we check things like laws and regulations, tax and data security, and when we give you the green light, you can travel. Our preference is to work within the EU time zone. As long as the service for our members does not change, a lot is possible.
9 Consultday
Consultday is a results-oriented team of consultants that connects HR and IT and helps organizations set up processes smarter and more effectively. Employees work flexibly and assignment-oriented, alternating between working from home and working at the client. Connection remains important: at least one day a week, meeting at the office is desired for knowledge sharing and collaboration. In addition, there is a tradition of an annual team workstation, soon even at its own workstation location in Spain, and working from abroad is possible by mutual agreement.
10 YipYip
YipYip is a full-service app developer based in Rotterdam that builds Native apps and web applications for business, government, healthcare and startups. The team has a fully flexible work-from-home policy: employees decide where they do their best work, as long as they remain accessible via Slack. Working from abroad within the EMEA time zone is possible, even for longer periods, as long as the balance between focus, collaboration and job satisfaction is maintained. Further is also negotiable by the way, a colleague recently worked from Colombia for 3 months.
11 Polarsteps
Did you know that Working Remotely also organizes trips and workations for companies? Polarsteps goes on a company trip every year. Previously, Working Remotely had the opportunity to organize a wonderful trip for them to Spain with the entire team of 60 people. Would you also like to go on a company trip with your team? We are happy to help you.
12 Digital Power
Digital Power is a fast-growing data consulting firm that helps organizations “go from data to doing” and works with a close-knit team on a variety of data issues. At Digital Power, we believe it is important for our people to have a healthy work-life balance. Employees are given ample opportunities for remote working, with flexible working hours between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., one office day per week and the option to work from abroad for one month each year.
13 Bespoke Online
Maatwerk Online is a digital impact agency where culture, freedom and personal growth are key. Employees, called “Buddies,” work in an open and equal environment with direct client contact and plenty of room for development.
With us, you get the freedom to work where you do best – whether at home, in a coffee shop, a coworking space or from a tropical beach. Remote work is allowed worldwide, up to 12 weeks at a time, as long as you coordinate your plans well with your team lead. We rely on you to plan and deliver your work well, as long as you are available for at least 5 hours during our core hours (between 09:00 and 18:00 NL time). Good wifi, a working camera and clear communication are key. We will provide you with the right tools and a home office allowance, so that you can perform at your best.
14 JOBR
JOBR is a fully remote working team that helps you find the perfect next step in your career. Employees work wherever they are most inspired – at home, in a coffee shop or coworking space – as long as there is a stable Internet connection. Three times a year, the team comes together on fully catered trips abroad to connect, learn and celebrate successes. In addition, we visit clients and candidates on location in the Netherlands.
15 Parakar Group
Parakar helps companies grow internationally by taking HR and payroll matters abroad completely out of their hands. Employees are given the freedom, by agreement, to work remotely for a period each year – ideal for traveling, visiting family or finding inspiration. As long as there is good coordination with the team, sufficient overlap in working hours and a secure Internet connection, work can be carried out from virtually any location. Flexibility is one of the main reasons to work at Parakar.
One of the employees, Lotte, regularly works from abroad and shares her experience about it. Read her guest blog for Working Remotely here: Traveling the world while building your career.
16 Gradient
Gradient helps B2B companies increase sales by combining the best marketing methods with talented marketers. Team members are given a lot of freedom and confidence: an average of two days a week in the office and the rest completely remote, with flexible working hours. In addition, it is possible to work from abroad for up to six months a year (spread throughout the year). All systems are set up for location-independent working, with a remote work allowance and the right materials, from desk chair to screen.
17 Dawn Technology
Dawn Technology is an innovative IT service provider that helps organizations grow in a digital world with smart apps, scalable software and secure cloud solutions. The team works location-independently: employees have the freedom to work completely remotely or use offices in the Netherlands, allowing flexibility, autonomy and an optimal work-life balance to take center stage and maximize talent contribution to impactful projects.
18 eResults
eResults is an online marketing and web development agency that helps medium to large organizations grow with smart campaigns and customized solutions. Working at eResults means maximum flexibility and responsibility: employees decide where and when they work, as long as team and clients can count on them.
A few times a year, the team comes together physically for important themes and team building. In addition to a sabbatical, you can also work elsewhere for three months – whether in a metropolis, on the beach or in the middle of the jungle. Prefer to raid the refrigerator at the office every day? Of course you can, too.
19 Rabobank
Rabobank offers employees a lot of freedom to decide with their team where and when they work best, whether at home, in the office or elsewhere. Hybrid working is all about flexibility and balance here. In addition, the Working from Abroad policy makes it possible to work temporarily from abroad, provided it suits your role and within the set countries and days. In this way, Rabobank combines work and travel while attracting international talent.
20 Working Remotely
Last but not least, at our company you can of course work remotely. We deal with this topic every day. We write about it in blogs, we set up collaborations all over the world, create content about remote working and organize workations for companies. I always call myself a part-time digital nomad, because with us you can work wherever you want. We are not looking for permanent employees, but regularly work with good freelancers on a project basis, especially in the field of marketing and sales. You can, however, apply for an internship at Working Remotely.
Looking for a remote job?
Remote working has long since ceased to be an exception: more and more Dutch employers are offering their employees the freedom to work flexibly and independently of location. Whether it’s a few weeks a year from abroad or completely remote, the possibilities are growing and so is the appeal of these organizations.
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