The intake flow explained

Updated 17 May 2026 ~4 min read Category: Clients

From request to start date — what happens behind the scenes, and how long does each step take?

The complete process in 7 steps

  1. Request received — via form, WhatsApp, phone or portal
  2. Briefing call (within 4 hours) — the recruiter calls to go into detail
  3. Matching (4–24 hours) — the recruiter scans the pool and screens candidates
  4. Profiles delivered (24–48 hours) — anonymous cards in the portal or by email
  5. Approval & interview — you select, we arrange the introduction
  6. Contract & onboarding — we handle all the paperwork
  7. Start & aftercare — first working day, check-in after 1 week

What exactly does the recruiter do?

The recruiter is your single point of contact throughout the assignment. Specifically, they:

  • Understand your request and ask the right follow-up questions
  • Search our pool of 250+ active skilled workers
  • Call potential candidates to check availability and motivation
  • Prepare anonymous profiles (avoiding name/photo bias)
  • Arrange introductory interviews at your site or via video call
  • Arrange housing, transport and all contractual matters
  • Carry out the week-1 and month-1 aftercare call

Onboarding — what do we do before day 1?

As soon as you approve a candidate, we arrange:

  • staffing contract (your hirer's remuneration under the CAO)
  • ID check & BSN verification
  • VCA / mandatory certificates (check & renew)
  • Housing (SNF location if required)
  • Transport (carpool or public transport)
  • Workwear/PPE (S3 safety shoes, helmet, hearing protection)
  • Safety briefing (in their own language)

Aftercare and feedback loop

After week 1, your recruiter calls both the candidate and you for a short check. Is everything going well? Does anything need adjusting? And again after 1 month. This prevents 80% of the minor irritations that would otherwise escalate.

Timeline infographic — coming soon

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