Personal branding is a term that we have heard more and more in recent years. But do you actually know what this is and what you can do with it? A brand is a brand and/or logo that distinguishes a company from other brands. Branding goes further in this, it is a feeling that people have about a bran

Dutch employees regularly find the habits of their colleagues disturbing. The annoying habits at first seem harmless, but can form a serious obstacle to cooperation and working atmosphere in organizations. For example, employees regularly receive important information late, are interrupted in meetin

Theres nothing wrong with being a little frugal! In fact, why not if you can. If you can save money on various things, you will have more left over for other fun things. It is not without reason that couponing is very popular in the United States, and not just among poor people. There is even a TV p

Bad bosses generally come in two forms. Those who are dysfunctional like Michael Scott from the TV series The Office; then there are the dark ones like Gordon Gekko from the movie Wall Street. Thats according to new research that aims to better understand the behavior of bad bosses in the workplace.

There are different types of women in the workplace. While they often appreciate and support each other, interacting with a few mean-spirited women can make for a very long day. According to Australian Meredith Fuller, psychologist and author of the book Working with Bitches:Identify the Eight Types

Four in ten Dutch job seekers have sometimes declined an application because of an application procedure that is too complicated. Both men and women once dropped out because of a too complicated application procedure, although women are slightly more likely (40 percent) than men (36 percent) to do s

For most of us, a successful career is one of those life goals that align exactly with a good relationship, children, a home and a car at your doorstep. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. More and more, well-educated people find themselves in a rut at work, for various reasons. If you are one o

José van Dijck (55) has been voted the most influential woman of 2016 by the monthly magazine Opzij. The first female president of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) has emerged as a champion of greater diversity, an open attitude and better collaboration in science. . Everyth

TEDxAmsterdamWomen shows that life does not always go as planned, but can still turn out positive by letting national and international speakers tell the story behind their story. On Friday 28 October, TEDxAmsterdamWomen will be presented for the first time as an evening event in the characteristic

Some of us work so hard and spend more time in the workplace and continue at home in the evenings and on weekends. Some people know well how to make this work for them, but others are bad at separating work and private life, leading to an endlessly busy working life. Such a lifestyle can lead to lon

Finding a good work-life balance these days seems like an impossible task. Thanks to all the new technology, employees are easily accessible throughout the day, so they can also continue to work at home. A never-ending workday is harmful, and not good for relationships, health and overall happiness.

Rude behavior at work — criticizing, sarcasm and other condescending comments — tend to have a contagious effect, according to a new study. Rude behaviors are less serious than overtly hostile behaviors, such as bullying, harassment and threats, but this is also more common in the workplace and has

Whether youre looking for a new job or just want to move up the ladder in your current career, there are plenty of books on the market with advice that can help you. Here we list the 4 newest. Champagne every day – Handbook for the female leader Female leadership is desperately needed. Because typ

We spend a large part of our lives at work, so it is natural that our work has a direct impact on our quality of life. What brings satisfaction at work? Why are some employeeshappier than others? And how can we draw inspiration from some of the happiest employees in theworld? According to The Happin

More than 80% of all Dutch employees are generally satisfied with their lives. However, 40% is dissatisfied with the overall picture of his work. Employees are generally least satisfied with their salary (68% dissatisfied) and most satisfied with their colleagues (77% satisfied). Managers are less w

The secretary position has traditionally been a womens profession, which was characterized by its supportive nature and limited career opportunities. That is very different today. After all, the secretary is now busy with various tasks, which can also be seen in the different types of secretary leve

More than four in ten working adults (44%) say their current job has an impact on their general health, and one in four (28%) say the impact is positive. However, one in six employees (16%) report that their current job has a negative impact on their health. Employees who say their work has a negati

Commuters and people who sit behind a desk dont get much exercise during the workday. This is not good for our health as it increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and poor circulation. This, in turn, increases the chances of heart attack, stroke, and even death. Exercising during the da

Flexible working hours and self-determination when to work have a different effect on men and women and can increase the pay gap. Thats the conclusion of a new study, which shows that while schedule control has been linked to an increase in overtime and income, its the men who benefit more. The stu

Job satisfaction in your late 20s and 30s has a link with overall health in your early 40s, according to a new study. While job satisfaction has some impact on physical health, the effect was especially strong for mental health, the researchers found. Those who were less satisfied with their work ea