The vast majority of Dutch people find working from home quite a challenge. There are several reasons for this. To avoid working from home looking like a mini staycation, we have put together 10 tips to maintain professionalism in the current climate: 1. Dress for work Often the first thing that

Do you have your own company? With the holidays approaching, it is time to think about which business gifts you will give to your business relations. Of course you want to come up with something innovative for this every year. Nowadays there are countless nice options where you can have your promoti

Starting your own company or webshop is not as difficult as most people think. Anyone can become an independent entrepreneur, but what is involved? Today, the internet offers many opportunities to start a business. You can have your own website or webshop built to offer your service or product. Even

You dont necessarily have to wait until the Christmas holidays before you give your employees something nice on behalf of your company. That can also be done at another time. In fact, your employees will like that even more, because it makes them feel appreciated. But how do you choose a gift that r

Financial responsibility means managing money in a relatively sensible way by minimizing unnecessary or unnecessary expenditure. But according to new research from the University of Notre Dame, people think they are more financially responsible than they actually are. Even when people consistently s

Work used to mean getting your hands dirty, getting stuck in them, and doing some manual labor. Today work can mean a lot, but for most of us it means sitting at our desk for long periods of time. After a hard day at the office, exercise is sometimes the last thing on your mind, but its an essential

Reaching new customers is a top priority for many companies. But once you have new customers, how many of them come back? How much do you think about current customer satisfaction and customer retention? While a good first impression is an important step towards a long-term relationship, you need to

Asking for a promotion is high on the list of the most terrifying activities in life. Taking yourself to the next level can be intimidating and the competition can be fierce. And, of course, what if they say no? But its also one of the most important things you can do for your career. If you want to

With the advent of the coronavirus pandemic and increasing remote work, the sheer volume of email exchanges has skyrocketed. Electronic communication is efficient, but also aloof, and can often be rude. Two studies led by a researcher from the University of Illinois Chicago show that dealing with r

The proof is in:nice guys and gals dont finish last, and being a selfish bastard wont get you ahead. Thats the clear conclusion of research that followed obnoxious people—those with selfish, combative, manipulative personalities—from college or graduate school to where they landed in their careers a

Self-control is the ability to motivate and coordinate our efforts to improve our quality of life, but unfortunately most people are not taught it. Self-control is an undervalued trait in a modern society that now wants everything. Here are five ways to develop self-control: 1. Watch your resistanc

Buckling knees when called to the boss, speechless in a meeting and insecure despite a good performance – some people just dont want to be the center of attention. You are shy and reserved. Here are 6 effective tips that can be implemented right away and bring great success: 1. Surround yourself an

With winter just around the corner, now is the time to make decisions that will help keep this holiday season as debt-free as possible. Its important to take steps now to get your finances under control. This year you would be wise to think differently about your spending for the holidays, in order

If you wake up most mornings in fear of going to work, its time to do something about it. But what do you do if every time you think about changing jobs, your fears hold you back before you even start? Here are four questions that may answer your fears: What do you really want? You know you dont

The vast majority of the Dutch, more than 87%, experience nuisance while working from home. People experience the most inconvenience because they have less social contact with colleagues or customers (49.3%) or because private and business are mixed up (35.4%). Flexible office spaces and hotels are

Getting promoted not only has a major impact on your income, it validates your hard work and provides an opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills. Think youre done promotion? Use these questions to assess your willingness. Write down the ones you answer no to and then create an action plan to

When work intrudes after hours in the form of pings and buzzing smartphone alerts, it can cause power surges that lead to a host of ill effects for employees, including negative work recovery and insomnia. But according to research co-authored by a team of University of Illinois researchers studying

Men are considered brilliant more often than women, according to a new study measuring global perceptions of gender. The work concludes that these stereotyped views exemplify implicit bias, revealing automatic associations that people cannot or at least cannot report when asked directly. The researc

If youre turned down for a job or a promotion, its easy to take it personally and blame yourself. But if you want to go further, its important to put rejection in perspective. Have you been rejected for a job? Here are some ways to deal with it. Keep your plans flexible Being rejected at this poi

If you work as a small entrepreneur, freelancer or self-employed person, you have probably chosen a sole proprietorship as the legal form when registering with the Chamber of Commerce. A sole proprietorship is the simplest form of business structure and is relatively easy and inexpensive to set up.