In Sicily people love an icrecream sandwhich, a ‘brioche gelato’ For me as a Dutchie it’s the weirdest thing. I would expect cheese in a tasty looking white bun. People from different cultures have different eating habits. A fact that I also experienced in the work place. During my last assignment at MUFG, my Japanse …
As an employee of large organisations I enjoyed the benefits of corporate wellness programs, That is to say, I forced myself to lift a couple of weights and while starring at Discovery channel run a couple of miles. With the lockdown coming to an end, I had no excuses left to not get back in …
Talent development, shaping change and mobility. Topics that have intrigued me for years and are the common denominator in my career. It is therefore that I am so proud to facilitate a module on this theme for my old school. See you in class 2020-2021? https://www.inholland.nl/academy/opleidingen/human-resource-management/talentmanagement-loopbaan-en-mobiliteit/
(Online) newspapers, Linkedin, Facebook. On every platform you will find posts about why people do not take Corona regulations into account. Staying at home appears to be very difficult. Keeping your distance from other people is just as hard. Why do we ignore these simple instructions to keep ourselves and others safe and healthy? Optimism …
Is a non-complete clause still the way to go in our battle for talent and boosting the employee experience.
In our leadership communication training we offer our participants a variety of tools & tips that are usefull in every day life. One of the things ALL participants remember is the S.U.-principle. Before you start wrecking your mind that these letters stand for I will share the secret. It’s: Shut Up. A lot of people …
Recently I watched a film in which the lead actress says “can’t we find a way to friendly disagree?” Research shows that we find disagreeing with someone in the workplace is difficult let alone speaking up. In essence it boils down to a feeling that we are afraid to ruin our relationship if we share …
The third Monday in January.. Blue Monday. In 2005 named to be most depressing day of the year. Man who came up with the concept: Cliff Arnall. This tutor, of the University of Cardiff defined the moment based on weather conditions, financial data and new year’s resolutions that ended before the first month was up. …
Newyears was first celebrated 4000 years ago in Babylon. Origingally the year changed in March untill Julius Caesar changed it to January. Newyear resolutions also derive from this era, and thus kicked of the patron of great plans on January 1st to frustration on Blue Monday. Why is it so difficult to do sports and …
