Author: Rik Berghout

The DBA Act remains a hot topic for many organizations. After all, how do you remain agile in your personnel policy, without the risk of false self-employment or retrospective levies from the Inland Revenue? At Panthion, we help directors and HR professionals with this challenge every day. Thanks to our dual approach – recruitment &…

At Panthion, we believe that effective communication is the key to successful collaboration and personal growth. That’s why we offer DISC training for organizations and employees who want to understand how behavioral styles work together, how to communicate more influentially, and how to help teams perform better. What is DISC? DISC is a powerful behavioral…

Dear (HR) professional, The job market never stands still. As organizations continue to change, so do employee expectations. But at a time of growing recruitment, retention and sustainable employability challenges, we ask: Are you taking advantage of today’s opportunities to develop stronger, forward-looking HR policies? Current challenge: the “war for talent” intensifiesThe number of vacancies…

As an employer, you know how crucial it is to have the right people in the right places. After all, the success of your organization depends on it. But how do you find that perfect match? How do you make sure that new employees not only have the right skills, but also really fit your…

Recent research shows that as many as a quarter of Dutch people are not satisfied with their current jobs. Do you recognize this? Are there employees in your (HR) department where you notice that motivation lags and ambition has subsided? Perhaps they are “stuck” in a job that no longer fits or that they are…

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, recognizing and cultivating human capital is critical to the success of organizations. Human Resources (HR) plays a central role in strategically managing and developing this valuable human capital. Panthion, as a leading HR consulting firm, understands better than anyone how essential it is to invest in people and how…

Congratulations! You’ve just received a fantastic offer for your dream job. But did you know that accepting the first offer is not always the smartest move? From our expertise within HR and career issues, we can tell you that there is more room for negotiation than you might think. By negotiating strategically, you can not…

In today’s competitive marketplace, attracting and retaining top talent is one of the biggest challenges organizations face. Whether an SME or a multinational company, having the right people in the right place is crucial to the success of any business. In this article, we discuss proven strategies and tips for attracting and retaining top talent,…

Do you feel dissatisfied with your current job, but can’t put your finger on the exact problem? Your job may not be a good fit for you. Here are ten signs to watch out for, with tips to find your path to work happiness. And know, you are not alone. Panthion’s career counselors and job…

The search for the right talent is more challenging than ever in today’s competitive job market. Addressing HR recruitment in a professional manner is therefore not a luxury but a necessity. This is where Panthion comes in, an agency that excels at finding, assessing and attracting top HR and recruitment talent. Why outsource this essential…

Are you an HR Director looking for fresh and innovative solutions for your organization? Then you are in the right place! Meet Panthion, the consulting, HR and career services firm that helps medium to large organizations take their HR practices to the next level. And believe us, our approach is anything but standard. Why Panthion?…

Recruitment 2.0 : Why Panthion excels in this process We believe HR and recruitment can be different. Innovative, agile and influential. With professionals with guts who dare to break the status quo. With an eye for individuals and teams in the organization. Because people make the difference. By 2023, we achieved a 100% placement rate…

In een snel veranderende wereld is het van cruciaal belang om werknemers de juiste tools aan te reiken om met uitdagingen om te gaan, zowel op professioneel als persoonlijk vlak. Een van de meest effectieve methoden om emotionele blokkades aan te pakken is door middel van therapie. Twee van de meest prominente therapieën die momenteel…

‘At Arkin, too, we recognize the national trend around sick leave. A trend that has started since the corona period. Fortunately, we see sick leave decreasing, albeit cautiously.’ Speaking is Nicoline Simonis, HR Specialist Absenteeism and Reintegration at Arkin, one of the larger mental health institutions in the Netherlands. One has a broad and varied…

Still far from all organizations, have established absenteeism policies. Not even those who are obliged to do so by laws and regulations. We help quite a few companies, organizations and local governments draw up good policies in that area, and sometimes the start of it is in very simple things, such as raising the threshold…

You may have seen the documentary on Netflix come up in recent weeks. Author Dan Buettner has traveled the world and discovered five unique communities where people not only grow very old, but also stay healthy for a very long time. The number of people living past 100 is significantly higher than in the rest…

When absenteeism within your organization is high, you are dealing with lost production. This brings with it costs and an increased workload for colleagues who are working. In practice, we often find that employers are concerned about the cost of sick leave. This is understandable, but at the same time it is good to realize…

In our modern society where everything sometimes seems to revolve around speed, productivity and constant stimulation, boredom is often seen as something negative, something to be avoided. People are constantly using their smartphones, social media and other forms of entertainment to stave off boredom. However, what if we told you that boredom can actually be…

Summer vacation is over, and it’s time to get back to work. But how do you make sure you don’t quickly forget the vacation feeling and start work full of energy and vitality? In this blog, we share valuable tips from Panthion to hold on to the vacation spirit and get back to work in…

The summer season is, for most people, still in full swing, which means many workers are enjoying well-deserved vacations and sunshine. However, this can be a challenge for HR departments, as staffing levels are often lower. Dealing effectively with lower staffing levels is crucial to ensuring that your HR processes continue to run smoothly and…

With summer in full swing, employees are enjoying well-deserved vacations to recharge and relax. While your team is enjoying this much-needed break, however, it can be a challenge to properly manage absenteeism, especially since the UWV does not account for vacations. In this blog, we discuss the issue of absenteeism during the summer as well…

Summer… For many, this is the most beautiful season of the year. As an HR professional, however, these months can be quite challenging. There are a few common HR challenges that recur every summer. We’d like to share 3 tips that will help you solve these summer challenges once and for all. Come summer, we…

‘It is pleasant working with Panthion. They are easily accessible and treat people with great care: both clients and coaches. They look very carefully at what someone needs, and which coach best suits that need. Not only in terms of knowledge and expertise, but also on a personal level. In my experience, this sets them…

‘When someone reports to me with burnout-related symptoms, I pay attention to four main lines. So says Claudia Füss, owner of a Life Questions and Leadership practice and experienced coach for Panthion. You can come to her if you are looking for a resting place to reinvent yourself, take better care of yourself, strengthen your…

Nationwide, a sharp rise in absenteeism can be observed, and in practice we see from Panthion that health and safety services often intervene too late. We have written several articles about this before. This time we would like to give the floor to Ingrid Gödecke, HR consultant at Sdu. The company is known as the…

The alarm clock rings. You get up and take a shower. And there begins that gnawing feeling again. That feeling that you are losing your grip on your team’s employability. Naturally, your thoughts turn to that one colleague who has been home sick for months. It started with the flu, but it soon became clear…

We notice it again and again: we are often called about solving sick leave only after something has been going on for a long period of time. And so the costs have already gone up considerably. Sometimes it even involves absenteeism cases that are no longer quite sure how to resolve. A missed opportunity, because…

How hard it can be to make choices. So did we when we selected 3 blogs that we would like to bring to your attention once again. It was almost like choosing a book when your bookshelf is full of interesting titles. But usually (momentarily) standing still and choosing is good: it forces you to…

‘Recently, we and the colleagues here read a great article in the FD. The title? Introvert with extrovert work. It was, at first, hard to suppress a smile. Though admittedly it was a smile from recognition, because just as within any organization, working at Panthion also professionals with introverted traits and qualities. One of our…

‘Recently there was a great article in the FD about the hunt for staff. The key message? Companies need to adjust their requirements when recruiting and retaining staff.’ So says Rik Berghout, founder and owner of Panthion. ‘For us, as partners in HR and career issues, this is obviously a very relevant topic. In this…

Headlined BNR this week. Over forty percent of SME entrepreneurs worry about high staff absenteeism. So concludes insurer Interpolis from a survey. ‘Many people are very loyal and keep working long hours while they have complaints,’ said Hans Biesheuvel, chairman of Ondernemend Nederland. High absenteeism has been going on for a while. Biesheuvel also concludes…

‘If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough.’ That was the quote I read on a small sign. In a hardware store, of course. However small the sign was, the text came to me. The sentence described exactly what I felt and the time had come: I was going to quit my…