HR Inspiration For Scaling Up

Why taking longer holidays makes you a better entrepreneur

August 26, 2019

September 2, 2019

A three-week holiday to China with the kids followed by a two-week staycation. For most CEOs it’s a faraway dream. The common perception of the ever-present workaholic entrepreneur is still very much alive.

How Rijksmuseum drastically changed its performance management system

August 13, 2019

September 2, 2019

In a short amount of time Rijksmuseum went from measuring staff performance using standardized surveys and fixed annual performance reviews to a system based on accountability and personal development.

5 hacks to survive a busy summer season at the office

August 12, 2019

September 2, 2019

For businesses that have their peak season in summer, the office can quickly become a dreadful place. Staying focused is difficult when your friends are posting photos of palm trees and cocktails and when the beach...

5 hacks to survive a slow summer at the office

August 12, 2019

September 2, 2019

Most businesses slow down during the summer season. Employees with kids take their family holidays, clients are out-of-office and the workload lightens. Although it is nice to take a breather from a year’s hard work,

How do I attract my A-player?

August 12, 2019

September 2, 2019

Now you know how to find an A-player for your company, but where do you find your A-players? How do you approach them and how do you spark their interest? In other words: how do you attract your future A-player?

How a smartwatch inspired to innovate the HR industry

July 30, 2019

September 2, 2019

“I was using analytics as a tool to improve my own wellbeing but the biggest revelation in my working life was when I started linking this insight to the HR industry.”

How do I find an A-player for my company?

July 30, 2019

September 2, 2019

It is everyone’s dream: to attract the most competent people. To form a strong team that surprises and excels. You can attract those 'A-people' by using your company’s core values. Here's how.

Five Takeaways from the EO @ Harvard Entrepreneurial Strategy Program

September 2, 2019

Wendy van Ierschot - angel investor, keynote speaker, entrepreneur and thought leader on the human side of business Every leader wants to keep learning from the best. And it’s a big plus if you can do...

Doing what works when scaling up

September 25, 2019

Experienced in advising even the most rigid CEO's of leading Dutch scale-ups, VIE-founder Wendy van Ierschot gives her take on effective HR in companies that are growing fast.