From Hiring to Retention: What’s Missing in International Talent Strategies in the Netherlands
From Hiring to Retention: What’s Missing in International Talent Strategies in the Netherlands
For organizations, universities, and ecosystem players working with international talent
Event Details
Date: Monday, 20 April 2026
Time: 16:00 – 17:00 (CET)
Format: Online (link shared after registration)
Host: Flux Forward
Facilitator: Alex Baker-Friesen
About this session
Many organizations invest heavily in attracting international talent. But hiring is only the beginning.
The real challenge is turning that talent into long-term contribution.
Across companies, universities, and the broader ecosystem, parts of the problem are visible:
hiring works
onboarding happens
support exists
Yet something doesn’t fully connect.
As a result, internationals often feel underutilized or disconnected, and organizations don’t unlock the full value of the talent they bring in.
In this session, we share a different perspective.
Based on our upcoming white paper, we will walk through:
what’s structurally missing between hiring and retention
why current approaches often fall short
and how a more intentional, activation-based approach could look like
What you’ll get
A clearer view of the full system, not just isolated challenges
Language to better understand what’s happening inside your organization
Early access to key insights from the Flux Forward white paper
A focused exchange with others working on similar challenges
Who this is for
HR leaders and talent managers
University and education professionals
Founders, COOs, and team leads
Ecosystem builders and community leads
Format
Short input (20–25 min)
Open discussion (30–35 min)
Small group. Focused conversation.
Why this session
We are currently developing a white paper on international talent activation in the Netherlands.
This session is part of that process.
A way to share early insights, test ideas, and connect with people already working on this from different angles.
About Flux Forward
Flux Forward focuses on activating and retaining international talent in the Netherlands.
We work at the intersection of individuals, organizations, and the broader ecosystem, helping bridge the gap between arrival and real contribution.
Through formats such as Activation Circles, workshops, and ecosystem collaborations, we support both internationals and organizations in turning potential into impact.