Rapid HQ growth, limited housing supply, and constrained HR capacity

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Decathlon’s Dutch headquarters was expanding quickly, hiring international talent across tech, retail management, operations, and logistics. The pace of hiring outstripped internal capacity to manage visas, housing, and onboarding. Tight timelines, high housing costs, and HR bandwidth limits created friction in giving new hires a smooth start in the Netherlands.

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Full relocation support with structured delivery and personal attention

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Over a 18-month period, Talcom relocated more than 50 employees and their families to Decathlon’s Netherlands headquarters. The engagement included visa and compliance management, housing coordination, family and schooling support, and end-to-end onboarding.

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A dedicated single point of contact coordinated directly with HR, Talent Acquisition, and hiring managers. Progress was tracked weekly through a shared relocation portal, allowing Decathlon to monitor every move in real time while maintaining focus on growth.

50+ relocations completed within 18 months and long-term partnership secured

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All relocations were completed on time, despite severe pressure in the Dutch housing market. Employees reported high satisfaction with their move and early experience. Decathlon extended its partnership with Talcom for three years to continue scaling its international talent operations.