Take the robot out of the human

Marijn van de Poel is managing director of Ciphix. This innovative company's mission is "Take the robot out of the human," he says. "With about sixty specialists, we automate as many routine tasks and cognitive decisions at our clients as possible.


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Giant occupies an increasingly prominent place in our toolbox

The Permanent and Flex dashboard provides insight into flexible workers and compares them to permanent employees.


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Marjolein Slappendel new CFO HeadFirst Group

HeadFirst Group, the market-leading, international HR tech services provider, has appointed Marjolein Slappendel as its new CFO.


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HeadFirst Group strongest grower in Flex Market Turnover Ranking 2023

HeadFirst Group again took the second spot in the prestigious Flex Market Turnover Ranking Top-100 in 2023.


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HeadFirst Group presents record revenue of €2.2 billion

HR-tech service provider HeadFirst Group has achieved revenue (gross billing value) of over 2.2 billion euros for 2022, with a gross profit of 63 million euros. This represents revenue growth of 38% compared to 2021.


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HeadFirst Group organizes knowledge session for SGP parliamentary party

On Thursday, March 16, HeadFirst Group, in collaboration with our partner ONL voor Ondernemers, organized a knowledge session for the SGP parliamentary party.


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HeadFirst Group expands collaboration with insurtech Alicia for self-employed workers in Belgium

HeadFirst Group brings its partnership with insurtech Alicia, specializing in embedded insurance for self-employed people, to Belgium. The HR-tech service provider thus takes another important step in its further-reaching strategy toward an international platform organization.


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HeadFirst Group on its turning point to platformization

To rank second in the Flexmarkt Turnover Ranking Top-100, the prestigious ranking of the hundred largest flex companies in the Netherlands, for the third year in a row, and still remain agile. How do you do that?


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HeadFirst Group officially recognized as a Great Place To Work

As of January 2023, HeadFirst Group is "Great Place To Work-Certified. With a Trust Index of 71%, HeadFirst Group meets the criteria for being a great place to work.


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HeadFirst Group's HR tech company ProUnity wins comprehensive framework agreement with Smals for external hiring in Belgium

The ICT services organization of Belgian public institutions awards the framework agreement for finding and managing external ICT professionals to ProUnity, the Belgian HR tech company that is part of HeadFirst Group.


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IceLake Capital invests in HeadFirst Group to accelerate future growth

HeadFirst Group, the leading HR-tech service provider for professionals in the Benelux, announces it has reached an agreement with IceLake Capital to join as a new investor.


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Signing of Diversity Charter

We see diversity and inclusion (D&I) as an absolute added value for our organization. We are therefore very pleased that we were able to sign the Diversity Charter yesterday, during Entrepreneur's Week.


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HeadFirst Group acquires successful IT talent sourcer StarApple

HR-tech service provider HeadFirst Group is adding StarApple Group, consisting of the StarApple and StackOps brands, to its organization. Both companies specialize in sourcing IT and digital specialists.


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Gender equality in the workplace is not a women's issue

Over 300 companies participated in the SER Diversity in Business initiative - Diversity Day - on Tuesday, Oct. 4, to call attention to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.


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Take advantage of all the benefits of Select Professionals services, even if you don't work through our platform

A good self-employed person has their affairs in order. You probably say that to yourself for years. While you may not have your insurance, legal matters and/or invoice collection tightly organized at all.


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HeadFirst Group included in 'Soonicorn Club of the Netherlands Tech 2022'

HeadFirst Group has been included by Tracxn in the "Soonicorn Club of the Netherlands Tech 2022" and have been named Soonicorn. This puts HeadFirst Group alongside leading organizations such as Otrium, WeTransfe, and Bux.


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HeadFirst Group acquires Belgian HR tech company ProUnity

HeadFirst Group acquires Belgian award-winning HR technology company ProUnity. This marks an important step in the group's internationalization and platform strategy.


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Perfect growth partner on the road to international and optimal data-driven organization

Geert-Jan Waasdorp, Rotterdam native and entrepreneur at heart, is founder and owner of labor market data specialist Intelligence Group (IG). IG and HeadFirst Group work together in the field of data exchange and providing unique data insights to the market.


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Male role models needed for women to reach the top

Gender equality is not yet commonplace for many companies. Just a women's quota for European corporate executives is not enough.


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BrandedU and HeadFirst Group don't push 'mansplaining' for once

Personal branding institute BrandedU and HR services provider HeadFirst Group are hosting the "Men as Advocates for Women's Visibility" summit on June 27.


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HeadFirst Group and Alicia introduce one-click disability provision for self-employed workers

HeadFirst Group, in partnership with insurtech Alicia, is launching a unique, new disability product, Select iCommunity Crowdsurance (SiCC).


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HeadFirst Group strongest grower among MSPs and intermediaries in Flex Market Turnover Ranking Top-100 2022

For the third year in a row, HeadFirst Group ranks second in the Flexmarkt Turnover Ranking Top-100 2022, the prestigious ranking of the 100 largest flex companies in the Netherlands based on their turnover in 2021.


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HeadFirst Group supports The Work Association

As of May 2022, HeadFirst Group has joined The Work Association as a mini associate.


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Simone Groeneveld appointed as Managing Director MSP services HeadFirst Group

Simone Groeneveld has been appointed managing director of MSP services by HeadFirst Group, a market leader in HR services and platform for professionals.


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Marion van Happen new CEO HeadFirst Group

HeadFirst Group, market leader in HR services and platform for professionals, appoints Marion van Happen as its new CEO effective February 1, 2022. Marion will take over the role from Han Kolff.


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Han Kolff in 'The Open Talent Report Podcast' of CXC

The HR podcast of CXC explores all things open talent, direct sourcing, compliance and labor laws with industry experts. This week we are joined by CEO of HR services provider, Head First Group.


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HeadFirst Group and ONL foundation for entrepreneurs pull together

HeadFirst Group and ONL for Entrepreneurs are joining forces as of March 1. Both parties will work together for a fair and flexible labor market for hirers and providers.


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New HeadFirst Group headquarters in Hoofddorp

HeadFirst Group is moving to new headquarters in early 2022. The business services provider will remain loyal to Hoofddorp and occupy premises at Park 20|20.


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HeadFirst Group boosts sustainable employability among self-employed with launch of Select Academy

HeadFirst Group is launching an initiative to promote sustainable employability of independent professionals (zp'ers): Select Academy. With this it facilitates zp'ers in personal development and continuous learning.


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HeadFirst Group rocks at second spot in Flex Market Turnover Ranking Top-100 2021

HeadFirst Group is rock solid in second place in the Flexmarkt Turnover Ranking Top-100 2021, published last week. This ranking lists the hundred largest flex companies in the Netherlands based on their turnover in 2020.


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HeadFirst Group adds leading RPO & recruitment specialist Sterksen to services

HeadFirst Group acquires recruitment service provider Sterksen. The market leader in the organization of external hiring takes the strategic step to full service HR service provider for temporary and permanent work. HeadFirst Group and Sterksen thus respond to the market trend that organizations organize the use of talent increasingly integrally - regardless of contract form.


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HeadFirst Group and Between Staffing Group join forces

HeadFirst Group, active in the flexible labor and external hiring market, acquires industry peer Between Staffing Group. In a constantly evolving labor market, the demand for full service HR service providers is increasing and scalability is a key success factor. By combining the strengths of HeadFirst Group and Between, the new group is optimally positioned to seize market opportunities and continue its growth strategy together.


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HeadFirst Group attracts €75 million investment from Kartesia

HeadFirst Group ("HeadFirst"), the market leader in professionally organizing external hiring, has raised an initial investment of 75 million euros from Kartesia. The investor will receive a minority stake in HeadFirst, which has more than ten thousand professionals working daily for hundreds of clients.


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HeadFirst Group appoints Han Kolff as CEO

HeadFirst Group, market leader in professionally organizing external hiring, has appointed Han Kolff - also chairman of the board - as CEO. He takes over this role from Gert-Jan Schellingerhout.


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HeadFirst Group rises to second spot in Flexmarkt Turnover Ranking

HeadFirst Group climbs to second place in this week's Flexmarkt Turnover Ranking Top-100 2020, which lists the 100 largest flex companies in the Netherlands based on their revenue in 2019.


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Group of flex companies continues under new name

HeadFirst, Source, Myler and Staffing Management Services are united in HeadFirst Group. The composition of these companies enables HeadFirst Group to provide a solution for any hiring issue. The organization, which went off the Amsterdam stock exchange at the end of 2018, was still trading under the name HeadFirst Source Holding but the management now announces that it will continue as HeadFirst Group. With the aim of simplifying the name, but above all clarifying the story to clients.


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