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Secondment
Flexibility for your finance department

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Looking for an (interim) credit professional through secondment?

In cases of temporary understaffing or liquidity crunch, secondment of interim credit professionals offers an effective solution to meet these challenges and improve your liquidity. Our experienced specialists - from credit acceptors to special administrators - help your organization ensure continuity and achieve concrete results. They work with a focus on long-term client relationships and put result orientation at the heart of their approach.

The benefits of secondment through BVCM

Instant results

Instant results

Our professionals are immediately employable through secondment and familiar with common industry systems and software. Thanks to their ability to quickly acquire product knowledge, they start independently and without a lengthy familiarisation period. They contribute to a measurable improvement in both your liquidity and your organization's overall financial performance.

Secondment with a focus on customer retention

Customer retention

By temporarily bringing specialized expertise in house, you reduce the workload in your finance department, accelerate the achievement of objectives and strengthen your liquidity position within a short period of time. Our credit management professionals have an eye for your customers and know how important it is to listen actively and to work in a people-oriented way. In this way, together we ensure the best possible result.

Secondment offers continuity

Continuity

We deliver customized solutions and carefully select specialists who not only have the right experience, but also have proven results-oriented work within your industry. Whether you are looking for temporary support or an expert to help improve work processes. Through secondment, we provide specialists at any level, exactly where and when your organization needs them.

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Our approach

Finding qualified personnel for (interim) positions is a complex and time-consuming process. From writing vacancy texts to conducting interviews. Through secondment, we take this worry completely out of your hands, so you can focus on your core business.

During a personal meeting, we clearly map out your wishes and job requirements. We listen actively and advise where necessary to create the ideal candidate profile, tailored to your organizational culture and goals. Thanks to our strong network, we quickly find the right professional. We take care of the complete pre-selection - from screening to reference check - so that you only interview carefully selected candidates.

Even after placement, we remain involved. With an evaluation, we ensure adjustment and a sustainable, flexible match with immediately deployable professionals. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction ensures that we offer more than just temporary support. We are committed to long-term cooperation and remain involved in the optimization of your financial processes.

References

Catherine Vermeiren

Tyco

From the very first meeting, we were introduced to BVCM's professional approach.

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Mihaela Ungur

Vos Logistics

Our Romanian employees at Vos Logistics in Cluj-Napoca successfully completed the English-language training courses, Communication with Customers and Colleagues & Telephone Debt Collection.

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Najim El Akhssassi

Mobilize Financial Services

We have built a great partnership with BVCM during the year for both our Credit Management and Customer Service activities.

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Rick Dijkers

PreZero

Traditionally, we worked with one collection company. However, we needed a good benchmark to assess quality and results. We therefore decided to engage a second party, and that became the BVCM.

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Etienne Spaarwater

Motrac Linde

The nice thing about BVCM Collections is that they advocate direct contact with the debtor, calling instead of writing.

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Peter van Dijk

Kuehne Nagel

After visiting several collection agencies, our preferred choice was the BVCM. From the conversations, it was quickly apparent that we were dealing with a well-organized collection agency that would complement our collection process.

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Elvira de Rijk

Brunel

For many years, Brunel has used BVCM's credit management services; Pre-Collection, Collection, Secondment and W&S, to our complete satisfaction. We see BVCM as an extension of our own activities that provides us with solutions in almost all situations.

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Marcel van Beek

Volkswagen Pon Financial Services

In addition to being an excellent collection agency with very good results, BVCM has also proven to be a solid partner for us in the areas of credit management, training, and recruitment & selection.

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Erik Prins

Capgemini

For the past 4 years, we have been bringing our regular and complex collection files to BVCM. The collection professionals at BVCM do not stay behind their desks, but go to the client.

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Joris ten Westenend

Sligro Food Group

Continually asking what our customer needs are, listening carefully and then responding to our needs

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Kevin Jonkman

Pontmeyer

Over 6 years ago, PontMeyer made the decision to transfer collection files to BVCM. The reason for choosing BVCM was the flexibility and how BVCM went along with our requirements and wishes.

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Erik Prins

Capgemini

We can therefore rightly conclude that BVCM is not a standard collection agency, but a true collection partner! Capgemini Nederland B.V. has been bringing both its regular and complex collection files to BVCM for the past 2 years.

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Atilla Aytekin

OrangeGames

Recruitment really is a profession in its own right, that much has become clear to me. Very nice to know that there are parties who have built up a network in a niche and can add value.

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Arie Zwartewaalsloot

Ingram Micro

Flexibility, commitment, drive and thinking along are among the core values why we have chosen and continue to choose BVCM as a partner.

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Fabio Viskovich

G4S Nederland

We have been working with BVCM to our complete satisfaction since January 2017.

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Vincent Nikkels

Fletcher Hotels

​We do not see BVCM as a regular collection agency, but as a professional sparring partner and also part of our debtor management.

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Fonny Grasman

De Haan Westerhoff

A relationship alerted us to the potential added value and professionalism of BVCM.

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Astrid van Kampen

Balder Leimuiden

What was our surprise: BVCM achieved a positive result, fantastic!

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FAQ
What is secondment?
Secondment is a form of employment in which a worker is employed by a secondment agency but temporarily performs work for a client company. The secondment agency remains the formal employer and is responsible for the employee’s salary, employment conditions, and professional support.
How does secondment work?
With secondment, you sign an employment contract with a secondment agency. This agency finds suitable assignments with clients that match your profile. During an assignment, you work on-site at the client’s company, but your employment terms and conditions are handled by the secondment agency.
What are the benefits of secondment for employees?

Secondment offers employees the opportunity to gain diverse work experience at different companies, which helps build a broader professional network and accelerates skill development. In addition, it provides the security of an employment contract, often with attractive secondary benefits.

What are the benefits of secondment for clients?
Clients can quickly gain access to qualified professionals without long-term commitments. Secondment offers flexibility, access to specialized expertise, and relieves the client of employer responsibilities.
What is the difference between secondment and temporary employment?
With secondment, the employee has a fixed-term or permanent employment contract with the secondment agency and often works for longer periods at a single client. Temporary workers usually have short-term assignments and less employment law protection.
What is the difference between secondment and self-employment (freelancing)?

In secondment, the employee has a fixed-term or permanent contract with the secondment agency and usually works for longer periods at one client. A self-employed professional (freelancer or ZZP’er), however, works independently without an employment contract. They arrange their own assignments, set their own rates, and are responsible for their own administration, taxes, and insurances.

Which sectors use secondment?
Secondment is popular in sectors such as IT, engineering, logistics, healthcare, financial services, and government. It is especially common in industries with project-based work or staff shortages, where flexible access to skilled professionals is essential.
How long does a secondment assignment typically last?
The duration of a secondment assignment varies, but on average, an assignment lasts about one and a half years. This depends on the specific project, the sector, and the agreements made between the secondment agency and the client.
Will I continue to be paid if I don't have an assignment?
Yes, in a secondment arrangement, you are employed by the secondment agency, which is responsible for paying your salary — even during periods without an assignment, provided this is stated in your employment contract.
Can I, as a seconded employee, transfer to the client company?
Yes, after the secondment period, it is possible to be hired directly by the client, depending on the agreements made between all parties involved.
What does a seconded employee earn?
The salary of a seconded employee depends on the role, experience, and sector. In many cases, the salary is comparable to that of similar positions within the client’s organization.
Who is my employer in a secondment arrangement?
In a secondment arrangement, the secondment agency is your formal employer. They are responsible for your employment contract, salary, and other employment conditions.
Is secondment suitable for starters?
Yes, secondment offers starters the opportunity to quickly gain experience in various environments, which contributes to their professional development.
What is the difference between secondment and recruitment & selection?
With secondment, you are employed by the secondment agency and temporarily work at a client company. In recruitment & selection, you are hired directly by the client after being matched by an agency.
Why do companies choose secondment?
Companies choose secondment to quickly respond to changing market conditions, address temporary capacity issues, or bring in specialized expertise without entering into long-term commitments.
Would you like more information about recruitment and selection?

Then feel free to contact us. Together with you we will look at how we can help you.