Pears

Pears is a young and innovative staffing bureau operating through personal service and a large network. The company specialises in placing professionals in care and education sectors, with particular focus on healthcare roles such as nurse (verpleegkundige), care worker (verzorgende IG), and education positions including teachers (docent). In 2023, 72% of Pears-placed professionals remained with the same employer beyond three months, and 86% of organisations received suitable candidate profiles within three days.

Services include job placement, application support, career coaching, and professional development. The company places over 265 professionals into new roles annually. Pears operates across Netherlands regions including Groningen, Heerenveen, Hengelo, and Zwolle with locations in education, care, child welfare (VVT), and disability care sectors. Client testimonials emphasise the company's personal approach, quick communication, professionalism and helpfulness compared to larger recruiters. Candidates highlight Pears' ability to find positions that align with individual strengths and career aspirations.

Pears maintains a philosophy that every placement should represent a good fit, supporting both candidates and organisations in finding lasting matches. The company's knowledge bank provides resources on career transitions, such as moving from education to care sectors, working without formal qualifications, and navigating various healthcare roles. With advisers available through WhatsApp and other channels, Pears emphasises accessibility and personal attention throughout the placement and employment process.