At Forvis Mazars, we inform you about the recent developments and rules and regulations that can have impact on you or your organisation. Would you like to minimise your risks and maximise your opportunities? We have listed several noteworthy news items that can be of use to you.
Simplification and reduction of the sustainability reporting
7 March 2025
The EU has launched the first Omnibus proposal. This proposal aims to reduce the administrative burden of certain EU regulations and is based on the direction set out in the European Competitive Compass. The proposal will reshape corporate sustainability reporting. With new thresholds, timelines, and standards on the negotiation table. Here we explore the proposal in detail with the potential impact.
With these 3 tips, you will work towards being a good and appealing employer for Gen Z and other generations
4 March 2025
A change is taking place in attracting employees. Nowadays, young professionals no longer present themselves to an employer, but ask the opposite. Gen Z challenges employers to think about how they can be an appealing employer in areas such as work-life balance, career opportunities and remuneration. Young professionals are also clear about what they consider important as a generation: social involvement, personal attention and mental health. As an employer, how do you respond to this?
Hoe een CISM-certificering uw organisatie en carrière kan transformeren
25 February 2025
In de dynamische wereld van IT-beveiliging is het van cruciaal belang om uzelf te onderscheiden en uw vaardigheden voortdurend te verbeteren. Een Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)-certificering biedt u de perfecte gelegenheid om uw carrière naar een hoger niveau te tillen en een onmisbare schakel binnen uw organisatie te worden. Hier zijn enkele redenen waarom een CISM-training relevant is en wat u ermee kunt bereiken:
Boost your business with the SLIM subsidy
25 February 2025
In a rapidly changing labour market, continuing to learn and develop is essential for SMEs to remain competitive and future-proof. The SLIM subsidy offers business owners the opportunity to invest in training and development. This not only motivates employees but also strengthens the innovative power of the company.
Automating expense claims
25 February 2025
All employers in the Netherlands have to deal with expense claims. Through an expense claim, the employee asks to be reimbursed for business expenses incurred by the employer. There are different types of expenses such as home office allowances or parking costs. In practice, expense claims are often still a manual process. The employee fills in a form and submits it to the employer together with the receipt and proof of payment on paper or scanned. How can you make this process more efficient?
Increase in fines for illegal employment of labour migrants
25 February 2025
As of 1 February 2025, the maximum fine for illegal employment of migrant workers has been increased from €8,000 to €11,250. This maximum fine amount applies when these serious offences are committed intentionally. It is therefore important to assess whether labour migrants are allowed to work in the Netherlands. This also applies to hirers or clients.
Update Annual Reporting Guidelines: reporting year 2025
19 February 2025
The publication 'Update Annual Reporting Guidelines 2025' is a Dutch publication.
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How transparent is your remuneration policy?
12 February 2025
The Remuneration Transparency Directive aims to increase transparency on equal pay between men and women. When there is unequal pay within an organisation, there is a risk of a succession of pay claims, with compensation for loss of opportunity in addition to back pay. Employers must be transparent about pay formation and development. The obligations under the directive take effect on 7 June 2026.
As an employer, what role do you play in employee choices in the pension scheme?
12 February 2025
Many pension schemes offer members the opportunity to customise the content of the scheme more to the wishes of the individual member. Consider, for example, bringing forward or postponing the retirement date or converting a retirement pension into a survivor's pension or vice versa. Many employees find it difficult to fully oversee the consequences of a choice. After all, pensions are a complex matter and an employee regularly regrets a previously made choice. Besides a claim with the pension provider, the employer can also regularly count on a claim. Especially if the employer or its adviser played a role in the choice made.