Werkplein

What Werkplein does

Werkplein Hart van West-Brabant is a Dutch inter-municipal government shared service organization (Gemeenschappelijke Regeling) that administers work and income services for the municipalities of Etten-Leur, Halderberge, Moerdijk, Roosendaal, Rucphen, and Zundert. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Etten-Leur, the organization implements the Participatiewet (Participation Act) and related Dutch social welfare legislation on behalf of approximately 5,500 residents. Its core functional mandate covers income benefits administration (Bijstandsuitkering, IOAW for older unemployed, IOAZ for former entrepreneurs, BBZ for self-employed) and supplementary schemes (collective health insurance, study allowance, individual income supplement, special cost assistance, Meedoenregeling participation budgets).

The service portfolio extends beyond benefits administration into employment support and integration services. Het Werkpunt provides job matching and employer liaison; Banenafspraak facilitates subsidized employment for citizens with distance to the labor market; inburgering (integration) programs support status holders through language learning and civic orientation. Employer services include SROI advisory and subsidy facilitation, including the SOWIS program (up to €24,000 per employer for refugee workplace integration). Service delivery relies on a digital portal (Mijn Werkplein) with DigiD authentication for citizen access, supported by xxllnc Zaken for case management, ReadSpeaker for accessibility, and Google Translate for multilingual access.

As a public statutory entity, Werkplein is 100% funded by contributions from its six partner municipalities and operates free of charge to eligible residents. The organization is governed by an Algemeen Bestuur (General Board) of municipal councilors and a Dagelijks Bestuur (Daily Board) of deputy mayors. It maintains 51-100 staff, holds full AVG/GDPR compliance with a designated Data Protection Officer, and operates as a captive public service monopoly within its six-municipal territory. Revenue model is government-funded managed services; no commercial pricing, private investment, or external ownership applies.

Name

Werkplein

Legal name

Werkplein Hart van West-Brabant

Website

https://werkpleinhartvanwest-brabant.nl

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Werkplein Hart van West-Brabant is a Dutch inter-municipal government organization administering welfare benefits, employment support, and integration services for approximately 5,500 residents across six municipalities in the West-Brabant region under the Participatiewet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Welfare and Employment Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH), Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Emergency Livelihood Support (BPAGAAAJ)

Keywords

• Welfare benefits administration
• Employment support services
• Municipal social services
• Participation act implementation
• Public employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Etten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: Werkplein is funded through contributions from its six partner municipalities (Etten-Leur, Halderberge, Moerdijk, Roosendaal, Rucphen, and Zundert). It operates as a Gemeenschappelijke Regeling (shared service arrangement) under Dutch law, implementing the Participatiewet and related social welfare legislation.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Werkplein Hart van West-Brabant is a Dutch inter-municipal shared service organization (gemeenschappelijke regeling) that administers statutory welfare benefits and delivers employment-matching and integration services on behalf of six municipalities (Etten-Leur, Halderberge, Moerdijk, Roosendaal, Rucphen, and Zundert). It processes benefit applications under the Participatiewet, IOAW, IOAZ, and BBZ, and provides work reintegration support through Het Werkpunt, Banenafspraak, inburgering programs, employer liaison services, and a participation-budget Meedoenregeling — all delivered free of charge to eligible residents.

Product overview

Werkplein Hart van West-Brabant is a inter-municipal service organization (Gemeenschappelijke regeling) serving as the execution body for Work and Income services for six municipalities (Etten-Leur, Halderberge, Moerdijk, Roosendaal, Rucphen, and Zundert). The organization operates as a unified service platform offering two interconnected service areas: income benefits administration and employment support services. Income benefits include Bijstandsuitkering (Participation Act), IOAW (older unemployed), IOAZ (older former entrepreneurs), BBZ (self-employed support), and various supplementary schemes (collective health insurance, study allowance, special assistance, individual income supplement). Employment services include Het Werkpunt for job matching, Banenafspraak for supported employment, inburgering assistance, and employer services. The Meedoenregeling provides participation budgets for low-income households via a dedicated webshop. All services are accessible through a digital portal requiring DigiD authentication, with physical locations available across the six municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bijstandsuitkering (Participatiewet) Basic income support benefit under the Dutch Participation Act (Participatiewet) for citizens without work or income residing in the six partner municipalities. Applications can be submitted digitally via DigiD authentication on the Mijn Werkplein portal.
• IOAW (Uitkering voor oudere werklozen) Income benefit under the Wet inkomensvoorziening oudere en gedeeltelijk arbeidsongeschikte werkloze werknemers (IOAW) for older unemployed citizens aged 50+ who have exhausted unemployment benefits, administered to eligible residents of the six partner municipalities.
• BBZ (Steun voor zelfstandig ondernemers) Support scheme under the Besluit bijstandsverlening zelfstandigen (BBZ) providing temporary financial assistance to self-employed entrepreneurs residing in the partner municipalities who have insufficient income. Applications are processed by IMK on behalf of Werkplein.
• IOAZ (Uitkering voor oudere ex-ondernemers) Income benefit under the Wet inkomensvoorziening oudere en gedeeltelijk arbeidsongeschikte gewezen zelfstandigen (IOAZ) for older former entrepreneurs who have stopped their business, available to eligible residents of the six partner municipalities.
• Het Werkpunt (job-matching service) Employment service point helping citizens of the six partner municipalities find (voluntary) work, providing job search assistance, employer connections, internship facilitation, and reintegration support. Operates across multiple municipalities in the region.
• Werkpunt voor werkgevers (employer service point) Dedicated service point for employers in the six partner municipalities seeking to hire workers, access subsidy programs (e.g., SOWIS), or participate in employment initiatives, providing recruitment support and connection to potential employees from Werkplein's client base.
• Hulp bij inburgering (integration assistance) Integration program for newcomers and recognized refugees (statushouders) residing in the six partner municipalities, providing language training, civic orientation, and pathways to employment through coordination with social work partners such as WVS.
• Banenafspraak en praktijkroute Job agreement program (Banenafspraak) facilitating employment for citizens with a distance to the labor market, including subsidized jobs and practical routes (praktijkroute) toward sustainable employment, in coordination with regional employers.
• Meedoenregeling (participation scheme) Participation scheme providing budget for sports, hobbies, and cultural activities for low-income households in the six partner municipalities, managed through the Meedoen Webshop operated by Forus. Includes the Meedoen Pas OV chipkaart in partnership with Arriva for discounted public transportation.
• SROI: Meer banen voor meer mensen Social Return on Investment program connecting employers in the six partner municipalities with candidates from Werkplein's client base while supporting employers in fulfilling social procurement and SROI obligations.
• Leerroute Techniek (technical learning route) Vocational learning route in technical fields, run by WVS in collaboration with Werkplein, providing structured pathways from training to employment for statushouders and other Werkplein clients preparing for technical-sector jobs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful placement of statushouders and job seekers in sustainable employment through employer partnerships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Combined Cargo Terminals B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026A sustainable collaboration between Werkplein and Combined Cargo Terminals B.V. that resulted in successful placement of job seekers. The partnership demonstrates Werkplein's ability to connect employers with qualified candidates through direct engagement at regional job events.
• Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SOWIS Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Ministry of SZW administers the SOWIS subsidy scheme (Ondersteuning Werkgevers inzet Statushouders) that Werkplein communicates to local employers. Werkplein facilitates applications for subsidies up to 24,000 euros per employer for supporting refugee employees on the work floor.
• HOF KabelfabriekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025HOF Kabelfabriek in Roosendaal collaborates with Werkplein to provide employment opportunities for people with distance to the labor market. Through the stagecarrousel program, Werkplein matches job seekers with practical work experience at HOF, with the possibility of permanent employment. HOF Kabelfabriek values taking responsibility for integrating employees with barriers to employment.
• SnowWorldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SnowWorld provides employment opportunities for statushouders (refugees with residency status) supported by Werkplein. Werkplein coordinates with WVS (social work company) to provide ongoing coaching and evaluation for employees placed at SnowWorld, ensuring successful integration into the workplace.
• WVS (Social Work Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025WVS runs the leerroute Techniek (technical learning route) in collaboration with Werkplein. WVS provides vocational training and practical learning opportunities for Werkplein clients, preparing them for employment in technical fields. The partnership enables structured pathways from training to employment.
• Unitas '30minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Unitas '30 football club partners with Werkplein to provide volunteer opportunities for residents receiving benefits. Volunteers gain work experience and social connections while contributing to the community organization.
• ArrivaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Arriva collaborates with Werkplein and local municipalities to continue the Meedoen Pas OV chipkaart initiative, providing discounted public transportation for residents with lower incomes and Meedoen-budget holders.
• Optisport Zwembad de NiervaertminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Optisport swimming pool in Klundert partnered with Werkplein to provide free swimming lessons for statushouders (Syrian women) as part of SROI (social return on investment) initiatives, supporting integration and community participation.
• ATIK StadionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ATIK Stadion in Roosendaal hosted a regional job market event that facilitated connections between Werkplein clients and employers, including the initial meeting that led to the SnowWorld partnership.
• ZaaksysteemcoreTechnology or IntegrationZaaksysteem (case management system) is used for digital applications for special financial assistance (bijzondere bijstand) and Tozo support. This is a data processing partner for Werkplein's administrative functions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sociale Dienst Drechtsteden: Drechtsteden shared service organization executing Werk & Inkomen tasks for participating municipalities in the South Holland region. Comparable scale, scope, and legal structure to Werkplein Hart van West-Brabant.
• Stroomopwaarts: Gemeenschappelijke regeling providing Werk & Inkomen services for the municipalities of Vlaardingen, Maassluis, and Schiedam. Operates under the same Dutch statutory framework (Participatiewet) and shared-service model as Werkplein, making it the closest structural peer.
• WerkSaam Westfriesland: Inter-municipal shared service organization for work and income in the Westfriesland region. Delivers the same Participatiewet-based benefit administration and employment-support portfolio to multiple Dutch municipalities, directly comparable to Werkplein's model.
• Werkzaak (gemeente Haarlem): Regional work-and-income service organization in the Haarlem area providing benefit administration, employment support, and integration services under the Participatiewet. Closely aligned with Werkplein's mandate and multi-municipal service model.

Others

• Divosa: Dutch association of municipal social-services directors, providing policy support, knowledge sharing, and best practices to members executing Participatiewet tasks. Adjacent ecosystem participant relevant to Werkplein's operating context rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• SVB (Sociale Verzekeringsbank): National Dutch social-security bank administering statutory benefits (AOW, Anw, AKW, AIO). Tangentially comparable to Werkplein in administering government benefits under Dutch law, though at national scale and a different benefit portfolio.
• UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen): National Dutch agency administering employee insurance schemes (WW, WIA, ZW) and supporting labor-market participation. Operates at much larger scale across the Netherlands and overlaps with Werkplein on employment-services and benefit-administration functions.
• Gemeente Rotterdam - Werkbedrijf: Municipal employment and reintegration entity of Rotterdam providing large-scale Werk & Inkomen execution for a major city. Overlaps with Werkplein's mandate but at significantly larger scale and within a single municipality.

Emerging players

• VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: National Dutch organization supporting refugees with legal aid, integration, and participation programs. Directly comparable to Werkplein's statushouder integration and inburgering services, but operating nationally rather than within a single regional GR.
• Regionaal Werkcentrum: Emerging Dutch regional work centers (Regionale Mobiliteitsteams / leerwerkloketten) coordinating employment services across municipalities. Conceptually comparable to Werkplein's employment-support role but newer and narrower in scope than the established GR model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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