Building Awareness Around Workplace Safety Reports of boundary-crossing behavior, intimidation, and abuse of power are increasing. These issues affect organizations across industries, from media companies and sports associations to universities and hospitals. Some well-known incidents include: • The Voice of Holland 🎤: Investigations revealed a lack of timely action against reported misconduct. • Radboud University 🎓: The…
Secure Your Budget for Talent Development and Leadership Growth 💼💡 As HR leaders plan for 2025, November is a pivotal time for finalizing budget allocations. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, challenges in legal compliance, skill shortages, and talent management require a more strategic approach. At 1for2 Social Innovation, we help HR teams address these complexities…
Leadership teams (LTs) face unprecedented complexity in today’s globalized, fast-paced environment. Leaders must balance guiding their organizations to perform—delivering on quarterly targets—while also steering continuous transformation. It’s no longer enough to focus solely on performance; LTs must navigate constant change, rapidly shifting trends, and increasing stakeholder demands. This need for transformation can no longer be…
How Do You Prepare? 🚨 On November 20, 2024, AWVN is hosting an important course that teaches employers how to prevent, recognize, and address transgressive behavior in the workplace. Led by lawyer and mediator Esther van den Bergh, this session will cover essential questions like: 🔗 Read more about the course and Register! After the course… what’s the next…
What Leaders Can Learn Amidst Societal Change As we witness societal unrest here in the Netherlands on Budget Day (Algemene Beschouwingen after Prinsjesdag), with public debates surrounding government policies, climate protests, and farmer demonstrations, it’s evident that these issues permeate into the workplace. More and more, employees are bringing their values and convictions into their…
The Hidden Loneliness of Leadership This week, we dove into an article that explores the hidden pressures of the C-suite, a subject that continues to inspire our work in executive coaching and leadership development. The piece highlights how CEOs, despite their outward success, often grapple with loneliness, the weight of critical decisions, and the delicate…
How the AWVN Toolbox is Shaping Inclusive Workplaces Inclusivity in the workplace isn’t just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how organizations approach talent and growth. The AWVN (General Employers’ Association in the Netherlands) has developed a groundbreaking resource with their Toolbox “Gelijke Kansen op de Arbeidsmarkt” (translated: Equal Opportunities on the Labor Market…
A Response to ‘Why We Hate Women” Over the years, I’ve witnessed the incredible power of sisterhood in the workplace—when it’s at its best, it’s a force that can uplift, inspire, and drive meaningful change. But as much as I’ve seen the strength that comes from women supporting women, I’ve also seen the other side….
𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 As organizations worldwide navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, a critical area of focus has emerged: employee health. However, this focus is shifting from a narrow view of avoiding burnout to embracing a holistic approach that nurtures physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. We align with…
I would like to share my thoughts on the passing of Susan Wojcicki, who passed away on August 10th at the age of 56. Susan’s journey from renting out her garage to two Stanford students—Larry Page and Sergey Brin—to becoming the CEO of YouTube is a story of vision, courage, and resilience. In many ways,…
