paroolNov 14, 2026, 02:00

Remote work full-time is over: ‘To advance your career, you need to be seen by the boss’

Major companies in the Netherlands, including Booking, ABN Amro, and VodafoneZiggo, are tightening office attendance requirements to encourage physical presence for career growth. Although these firms are enforcing stricter rules, experts conclude that remote work will remain an permanent, albeit transformed, part of the professional landscape.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Alderman concerned about rising interest rates, but major investments continue: "Though later or more modest"

Amsterdam's finance alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond intends to continue planned city investments but indicates they may be executed more soberly or delayed due to rising interest rates. The city will implement cost-saving measures, including the reduction of 2,500 municipal staff positions, to manage a projected increase in debt and interest expenses.

De Bijenkorf to stop dressing its own window displays: ‘Our unique identity has become increasingly diluted in recent years’

De Bijenkorf will stop designing its own window displays starting next year, opting instead to let individual brands manage the spaces. This change represents a shift away from the store's traditional identity and has sparked concerns about the loss of a piece of Dutch heritage.

Amsterdam to appeal new Schiphol rules after all, PRO goes against its own alderman

The Amsterdam city council has voted to challenge new operational regulations for Schiphol Airport in court, acting against the recommendation of their own alderman. The council aims to push for a night flight ban and a reduction in total flight movements to better protect residents from noise pollution.

Amsterdam wants to increase tourist tax: what are the consequences and is it wise?

The Amsterdam city council is considering raising its tourist tax to 20 percent by 2031 to curb the city's ongoing overtourism issues and improve local livability. The proposal has drawn criticism from industry experts and political opponents, who argue that the tax will harm businesses and fail to effectively manage visitor numbers.

Letter from entrepreneurs to municipality on tourist tax hike: "Many negative consequences"

Business leaders in Amsterdam are urging the city council to pause and reconsider a planned hike in tourist tax that could reach 20 percent by 2031. They warn that the combined effect of this tax and a national VAT increase will place a 41 percent burden on hotel stays, threatening the viability of the city's hospitality and events sectors.