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Member in the spotlight

23/1/2019

 
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Ilse Wicherts
is one of our associate members and an expert within the field of occupational health and safety. Her company ArbetsRiktning supports companies in creating a safe working environment. We asked her to tell us more about her company and share some insights on the differences between sick leave in Sweden and the Netherlands.

Can you give us a short introduction of your company?
ArbetsRiktning supports companies in making the working environment safe and sound and is both focussing on structure, and on hands-on training in leadership, safety culture, group dynamics and resilience.
I grounded ArbetsRiktning formally in 2013 and work actively since 2015. Getting two kids within two years time slowed down the start-up process considerably. 2015 activities boosted considerably and since then I´m traveling through Sweden.

What are the differences in 'sick leave' between Dutch and Swedish people?  
Differences between industries, companies, local cultures and leadership are probably bigger than differences between 'the Dutch or Swedish- way'. But thinking out loud, there are some differences. 
From a Dutch perspective, there is more space in Sweden for a 'wait & see- approach'. Which is due to differences in insurance system and the process around sick leave. Legislation has however changed last June.
Compared to Dutch employers, Swedish employers do organise a lot for their employees. At the same time there is a high work-flexibility (in the way you work, where and when) and leadership-on-distance is quite common. Both requires a higher self-leadership: to organise your own work efficiently, keeping the balance, and making it clear if something is unclear. Responses in form of support is highly depending on the local culture and leadership.

What do the statistics reveal?
Compared with Sweden, sick leave is higher in the Netherlands (2017 national data, totals are including both short- and long-term sick leave). It is difficult to say what the differences depend on. 

What are the benefits of a membership of the DC for yourself and your company?
The meetings are always inspiring and in an easy-going atmosphere. In that way it is a huge energizer for me. The meetings have also given me connections, good discussions and inside-information. 

/Marion Norman

Meet Joep van Ool, our new intern

23/1/2019

 
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My name is Joep van Ool and as from February 2019 I’m the proud new intern at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce during 17 weeks. I’m doing this internship as part of my study Entrepeneurship & Retail Management in Eindhoven. I was looking for an internship abroad, but Sweden never crossed my mind. Until I came across the internship ad on the Fontys website, which immediately sparked my interest. Looking back at the process, I don’t think I could have made a better choice than this!
 
My internship involves developing the Dutch Chamber's website as well as its social media channels. I will also contribute to organising an event and perform research to try and further improve the Dutch Chambers interests. I will try my best to be of value for the organisation!
 
Joep van Ool

Thanks to Annemieke van Wijk

22/1/2019

 
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Annemieke van Wijk, member of the Gothenburg team in Sweden, has started a new challenge and decided not to continue her activities for the Dutch Chamber in the new year. We would like to thank Annemieke for her fantastic contribution to the Gothenburg team as well as the Dutch Chamber as a whole. Annemieke has been responsible for Communications in the past two years and together with Sari van Poelje she introduced the Gothenburg Innovation Labs in 2017/2018.
​Her professional contribution has been very valuable. Annemieke, we will miss your professionalism, and helpfulness and most of all you as a great person to work together with! 

/Olga Deering
The Gothenburg team is looking for a new volunteer. Please contact Olga Deering for more information.

Young professionals discussed 'Culture for all'

22/1/2019

 
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The fourth young professional event at the Dutch Embassy of the Netherlands in Sweden on the 17th of January was yet another success. Around fifty young professionals gathered to learn about Stockholm's cultural sector with Swedish and Dutch perspectives, all set around the theme 'Culture for all'. 
Torbjörn Elensky and Jonas Naddebo enlighted us with their visions and thoughts about the Stockholm cultural sector, it's link with politics and society and current discussions.January
Then, the panel of Dutch cultural professionals shared their interesting experiences of
 their work in Stockholm with us. Last but not least, the wrap-up discussion was lively and was stimulated by an active audience, all moderated by Lisanne Fransen.

You can read more about the event on the website of the Rijksoverheid.

/Dennis Langenberg

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