Becoming your own boss
Jerry 
Introduction Every one of us has, at one point in time, had a difference of opinion with a colleague or a boss. This is quite normal in an environment where people are operating close together, such as in a working environment. The arguments will come to light when they are related to important matters, who … Read more
Introduction Bored of cocktail parties, talking to many people you hardly know about trivial things, hardly anybody listening to you? If you have this attitude, then you are probably not very good at networking. Yet most of the jobs are filled through this method. Wrong place Many applicants and job seekers are looking for a … Read more
Introduction Many employees resign from a job, but as people might be thinking, it is not because of the job itself, but because of their supervisor. There is a lot of research nowadays confirming this trend. It is found incredible how often we hear managers complaining that their best employees are resigning. And they certainly … Read more
Introduction In general, people do not complain about the rules that you agree with each other. They are already geared up to all those rules and laws and people also know what they can expect and what they are entitled to. As companies, they have made entire agreements about this. However, people mainly complain about … Read more
Introduction Diversity is a very up-to-date topic, now that people migrate more and more. Immigration and integration are nowadays buzz words in a lot of (Western-style) countries. But what about the workplace? Some companies understand that diversity in the workplace can have its advantages. Diversity is by definition a broad concept, which I will explain … Read more
Introduction It has been banned by law for a long time and yet it is still happening: companies that discriminate in any way whatsoever against age. Last year in the Netherlands alone, for example, 60,000 job vacancies were discriminated against age. The same is happening all over Western- Europe and the world. According to research, … Read more
Introduction Everyone has to deal with them in the office, the mockers, the windbags and the stragglers. The big question is: how do you get rid of them? How-to-do-normal? Experts confirm that with a little empathy, you get the furthest. You need to show understanding for the vulnerable side, but clearly state your limits at … Read more
Introduction Your team is doing very well, you are having a good time as a manager, but your relationship with your manager is far from optimal. You are completely annoyed by his or her leadership style and you also disagree with the strategy imposed by him or her. Do you feel the tendency to take … Read more
Introduction You would probably recognize it. You open your mailbox in the morning and you are shocked when you see those countless unanswered e-mails that you still have to deal with. With a slight reluctance and a bit of sleep shortage, you get to work and make it until your first break for coffee, still … Read more
Introduction A Romanian employee was dismissed after his employer had monitored his private conversations, which he held during the boss’s time. The case was disputed between parties and eventually brought in front of the European Court of Human Rights. They ruled that the company was in her rights to do so. But how far can … Read more