On June 16, The Talentpool Community will officially launch — a milestone moment for the Dutch labor market, says Geert-Jan Waasdorp. This groundbreaking platform gives employers a unique chance to collaborate, enabling a more transparent and efficient talent exchange. It’s a vital step forward for any future-focused recruitment strategy.
The job market is hungry for innovation
At first glance, the Dutch labor market appears to be thriving — with record-high job vacancies, strong workforce participation, and low unemployment. But beneath the surface, the reality is far more complex.
The Netherlands now has one recruitment agency for every 435 employed people, and over 1% of the labor force is involved in job placement. With nearly 3,000 active job boards and a government-run UWV platform that struggles to function effectively, the Dutch labor market ranks among the least transparent in the world.
Employers, employees, and recruiters are increasingly seeking a new labor market model—one that prioritizes collaboration and reduces reliance on intermediaries or costly platforms like LinkedIn.
The Talentpool Community: stronger together
Its new motto is clear:
– “No more rejecting, but referring.”–.
The Talentpool Community is an exclusive platform connecting employers and job seekers. Employers benefit from unlimited candidate matching for only €10 per month when they join before June 16 (€99 per month after this date). SkillsCV enables more accurate discovery and matching opportunities.
With smart matching technologies like TheMatchBox, Jobdigger, and Intelligence Group, we offer an innovative, fair, and efficient recruitment process—completely free of intermediaries.
Since March, dozens of participants have already joined.
Even though the official launch is set for June 16, dozens of employers have already come on board since the soft launch on March 16. Big names like Exact, the Ministry of Defense, PostNL, DHL, Middin, Schiphol, AXS, Lely, and Technical Valley have joined. The goal? To kick things off with at least 1,000 committed employers ready to make their mark. Silver medallists — strong candidates who narrowly missed out on being hired — are shared within the network.
One referral = one match in return
You might be wondering, “Why didn’t this exist ages ago?”
This approach isn’t new — Stepstone tried something similar about 20 years ago. But what sets it apart today? The shift from retrievalto results. No complex revenue models, no behind-the-scenes deals — just transparent, straightforward collaboration.
Better skill matching means happier, more productive employees.
A transparent, fair platform
The Talentpool Community builds on the valuable insights gained from past initiatives, refining and optimizing them into one powerful platform. It represents the collective experience and proven success of earlier efforts. Everyone with a genuine intent to refer candidates is welcome—no hidden fees, no strings attached. Fully compliant with GDPR (AVG) and the AI Act, the platform prioritizes skills in the matching process, ensuring fair, effective, and bias-free hiring – no talent goes to waste.
Become a part owner or investor
The Talentpool Community is supported by organizations such as Werf&, Intelligence Group, and the Academy for Labour Market Communication.. For only €10 a month, you support a more transparent and sustainable job market — and proudly say: “I was there from the beginning.”
Interested in investing or becoming a co-owner? Join our investor meeting on April 15. For more information, please contact Sandor Lokenberg.
