Becoming your own boss
Introduction How do you take that next step in your career? And more importantly, what is the next step? Some experts give advice on how to find out. “When in doubt, take small steps, but get moving.” Most people no longer share the notion that work is just that: work. We do not only work … Read more
Introduction There are few things as difficult as receiving criticism, especially if you are already insecure. Many people do not find it easy to receive criticism. They see it as an attack on their person, on who they are. They get the idea that the other person wants to hurt them and get on the defensive … Read more
Introduction A chronic lack of self-confidence, causing you to consistently undervalue your own talents and achievements. Does this ring a bell? Women especially suffer from it. And that’s not surprising if you look at history. “I still feel a bit like a fraud, it never stops. Even at this moment when you are listening to … Read more
Introduction You want a flashy career and a good work-life balance. I can tell you that this is a big ask, although not impossible. But how do you find the balance in this? Well, at least not by wanting to get the most out of all areas. Just to get straight to the point: you … Read more
Introduction You give a presentation to a full house and suddenly you have lost your text. It’s a scenario that can keep most of us awake at night. We don’t like to make mistakes and if something goes wrong, it feels like failure. A shame, because as children we were already taught: you can learn … Read more
Introduction Know it or not, but women choose an employer for different reasons than men. Doing something beautiful in their work, or how an employer stands in society, is often more important to them than a high salary or a big car. Should you focus more on money, or are ‘soft’ factors becoming more and … Read more
Introduction Expecting your job to be fun all the time is not very realistic. But if you’re unhappy at work too often, it’s time to do something about it. The good news: resignation, which might be the best way, is not always necessary. Read more and find out these amazing tips when you are not … Read more
Introduction Every year when the flu epidemic is finally over, the number of sick calls will certainly decrease. Still, employee absenteeism is at an all-time high, as documented in various outlets. Mind you, there is still a lot that can be done to further reduce absenteeism and make your employees a bit happier. When you … Read more
Introduction Here is an interesting question for you: Do employers really want to know how we, the workers, are doing? The answer should be that of course, they will take a genuine interest in the well-being of their employees. But this is the reality. Some managers will have a keen interest, but more often than … Read more
Introduction Just let me ask you this: Do you not constantly have the feeling that you have to keep moving up the social ladder? And if you don’t, it will feel like a failure? Strange, because how realistic is a career that only goes up for forty, fifty years? Here is a striking example of … Read more