We believe growth begins with people

Kayak is a recruitment and secondment agency with a mission. We bring ambitious talent together with organisations that want to move things forward. And we don't stop at the match.

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Business grows when people do

At Kayak, we believe organisations grow when people grow. Not just in their work, but as people. So we invest in more than the right match. We invest in the people themselves. For you as a Kayaker, that means a place where you're supported, keep developing and feel at home. For organisations, it means professionals who take ownership, think along and add real value.

Connecting talent since 2012

Kayak was founded in 2010 on one honest belief: that a secondment agency can mean more than filling a position. Not with a grand business plan, but with genuine commitment to people and organisations. Today, more than 150 Kayakers work at organisations like Triodos, Adyen and OLVG Amsterdam. Kayak Care joined. Live your potential became our own development programme. But the core stayed the same.

What we stand for

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Bold

We dare to do what's needed. We say what we see, name what could be better, and choose lasting change over quick fixes.

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Driven

Curiosity and ambition drive us. We're results-focused, sharp on substance and build lasting progress. For ourselves, for our Kayakers and for our clients.

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Personal

We work with personal attention. For you, for your organisation and for our Kayakers. We make sure we really get to know you, and that's how we create the right match.

"We believe the secret to success isn't working harder, but paying attention to personal growth."

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Ruben Verkuijl

Founder of Kayak

The people behind the Kayakers

Kayak is a young, energetic and driven team. We believe in what we do, and you'll notice it. Not just in how we work, but in how we treat people.

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Invest in yourself

The best investment you can make is in yourself. We believe in personal growth and balance as the key to success. Because when you are healthy, focused and inspired, you bring out the best in each other and achieve more together. That is what we mean by 'Live your potential'. And we will help you with that.

We are happy to tell you more about how we work at Kayak and how we can help you or your organisation.

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