During the first half of 2022, Valerie completed an internship at G-Nius. After finishing her studies, she joined us as a Recruitment Consultant. We thought it was high time to get to know Valerie even better.

1.You are a recruitment consultant at G-Nius, what do you do exactly?

I support the Business Managers in matching supply and demand. They receive requests from clients looking for professionals. I help by presenting professionals, keeping an eye on market trends, and managing all the processes involved. In the meantime, I also focus on internal optimization, such as working with systems and LinkedIn.

2.What’s your secret for staying focused at work?

In my notebook, I write to-do lists for each day. I can estimate how much time a task will take, which helps me stay focused because I want to check off my list at the end of the day. That works really well for me. Additionally, taking a walk during lunch helps me stay focused in the afternoon.

If I lose focus during work, I sometimes scroll through LinkedIn. This way, I’m still engaged with work but I don’t have to concentrate as much. Or I’ll take a break to get a drink, stand up from my desk, and then refocus. I find it quite annoying if my to-do list isn’t completed by the end of the day.

3.What has been your favorite company party or team outing at G-Nius?

I’ve had quite a few by now. The two-day trip to Maastricht is one of my favorites. You spend a few days together outside of work. We did a lot of activities there and interacted with different groups. This helped me realize that we have a lot in common or how someone is in their personal life. It’s a great way to get to know each other better.

I have to say that last year’s Oktoberfest was also a lot of fun. It’s different from being in the office, discussing business and sales. This time, it was all about having fun together, and I always enjoy that.

4.What job would you like to try for a day?

I’d like to try something adventurous, like working with the police or the fire department. It would be really cool to see how things work there. But it would also be interesting to spend a day in a large law firm, like you see in the TV series “Suits.”

5.What brings you the most joy?

Spending time with my friends. Now that I work full-time, I appreciate it even more. When I’m alone, I enjoy a good book to truly relax.

6.Are you usually early or late?

Always early. Sometimes even way too early because I don’t like being late. Being late feels disrespectful to others. That’s something I learned at home. A promise is a promise. I also appreciate that in return. When someone is excessively late for me, I notice that my empathy for that person diminishes.

7.What would you do with a million dollars?

Buy a house, as it’s currently quite challenging in this housing market. A nice house on the outskirts of the city with a beautiful garden, plenty of space, and a large kitchen. That’s the most practical answer.

I would also like to take a long trip, perhaps to America or Asia. That’s something on my list. And I’d do fun activities with my friends and family.

8.What’s your favorite season? And why?

Each season has its charm, but my absolute favorite is spring. We come out of that dark period and into better weather. Flowers start blooming, and you can go outside without a jacket. That’s what I love about spring. Although I also enjoy autumn, with a cozy blanket on the couch and a big cup of tea.

9.How do you prefer to spend your weekends?

Since I work full-time, weekends are very valuable. I find that I spend a lot of time with friends because I see them less during the week. But I also like to spend time with my family on weekends.

I also enjoy relaxing, picking up a book, going for a walk, and exercising to recharge for the new week. On Sundays, I try to plan as little as possible so I can have some time for myself.

10.What small things can make your day better?

When people around me are cheerful and pleasant, it can really brighten my day and make me happy. But also simple things like a delicious dinner or the sense of accomplishment after a workout.

Hooray! Tom has successfully completed his probationary period. It’s time to get to know him better. Since June 1st, Tom has been a recruitment consultant at G-Nius. We sat down with him to ask some personal questions.

1. You are a recruitment consultant at G-Nius, what do you do exactly?

I find the right person for a client’s job vacancy and assist our business managers in the process. As a recruitment consultant, I support our business managers. They come with requests from clients, and I search for the right candidates based on their requirements. This involves aligning the client’s needs and the necessary qualifications. Based on that, I search various channels, such as our own netwerk and LinkedIn, to find a match.

2. How does your ideal workspace look like?

My ideal workspace is a pleasant, open area with plenty of opportunities for interaction with colleagues. The group shouldn’t be too large to avoid excessive noise. There should be a possibility to isolate oneself for focused work when needed. I find it enjoyable to have something playful, like a foosball table, as an addition to the workplace.

3. Which job would you like to try for a day?

I would like to step into the shoes of a professional athlete for a day, such as a professional skier or snowboarder, as I also enjoy those activities. How does a sports event or training feel like for a top athlete?

4. What superpower would you like to have?

That’s a tough question because I’m torn between two: the ability to fly and the power of invisibility. Flying is convenient and allows you to be anywhere quickly. But being invisible would let you see things that others can’t. Both have significant advantages. If I have to choose, I would prefer flying because it saves a lot of time.

5. What do you complain about the most?

That’s an easy one: the weather. In that regard, I’m a true Dutchman, and I complain about the weather the most. It’s either too hot, too cold, too wet, or too dry. There’s always something to complain about when it comes to the weather. It’s easy to blame the weather since you have no control over it.

6. What is something you have wanted to do for years but still haven’t done?

Teaching ski lessons for a season in Austria. It has been on my list for years, but it hasn’t happened yet. I graduated before the COVID-19 pandemic, and during the pandemic, I started working. Skiing was put on hold at that time. Once I started working, I got into a certain workflow, and it’s not easy to take a few months off. You also need to have an employer who agrees to let you be away for half a year. And if you’re in a good position at work, you don’t easily quit your job to do this. That has been holding me back all this time, but it’s something I still want to do someday.

7. What is your favorite season? And why?

I’m torn between summer and winter. Summer is always associated with going out with friends and going on vacation. I prefer an active vacation. During a winter sports vacation, that happens automatically because you spend the whole day skiing. That’s why I used to prefer winter sports vacations. Nowadays, summer is becoming more favored. In the summer, you have more freedom to choose various activities, such as hiking in Iceland or going on a city trip. Now that my summer vacations offer an active challenge, I lean more towards summer. This summer, for example, I’m going to Bali with friends.

8. What makes you laugh the hardest?

Schadenfreude, the pleasure derived from someone else’s misfortune, as they say. I can laugh really hard when something unfortunate happens, like someone tripping while carrying a tray. But even smaller things like being silly in a group, that really gets me. Karma also always works well to make me laugh.

9. What does your morning routine look like?

On a workday, I wake up at 5 a.m., and from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., I’m at the gym. After showering and getting ready, I’m at the office around quarter to 9 to start my workday.

It’s early, but I benefit a lot from it at the end of the day. Normally, I would also go to the gym in the evening, but that left me with no free evenings. Now, after dinner, I have a whole evening to do various things. The downside is that I’m also a night owl, so I don’t always go to bed on time.

10. How do you unwind after a tough day at work?

I used to say exercising because that was my outlet. Nowadays, I relax by keeping myself occupied at home or in the garden. Reading, listening to music, or a podcast, like Michael’s 😉, also help me unwind after a tough workday. I love diving into certain topics, such as investing or cryptocurrency; that also calms me down.

This month, our new colleague Muriel van Holt has joined us. She is strengthening our marketing and communication team. Along with colleague Suzanne Verheijden, she will ensure that G-Nius is positioned even stronger in the market and becomes more accessible to clients and professionals. Muriel would like to introduce herself to you.

“June 1, 2023 I started working at G-Nius as a marketing and communication specialist. Previously, I worked for almost 4 years as an online marketer at a webshop. During this time, I gained a lot of experience and knowledge in the (online) marketing field.

After deciding to seek a new challenge, G-Nius quickly came across my path. What immediately appealed to me is the way they treat their employees and the appreciation they have for their staff and professionals. I’m excited to contribute to this and apply my knowledge in a new industry.

I will be supporting the G-Nius team on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The other days are dedicated to my family. Like most of my colleagues here at G-Nius, I am a true Burgundian. It’s not surprising, of course, working in a company which is located in the historic center of ‘s-Hertogenbosch.

If you would like to know more about me or simply want to meet, please contact me at +31 6 55 55 21 82 or mvanholt@g-nius.nl.”

Thursday, May 25th, was time for the annual G-Nius Binnendieze reception. An event where we invited our contacts for a boat tour along the Binnendieze in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, combined with an informal gathering.

On the sun-drenched terrace of Brasserie Bolwerk, we welcomed professionals, clients, and (new) colleagues for drinks and snacks. During this part of the evening, new connections were made, and we got to know each other better.

After this introduction, it was time to board one of the boats. The experienced skippers on board shared with us all about the Binnendieze and the history of the city.

For some, it wasn’t their first time cruising the Binnendieze. But fortunately, the skippers had new facts and insights to share.

After about an hour of sailing, we gathered again at Brasserie Bolwerk for a concluding reception.

We look back on a beautiful and successful evening. The Binnendieze reception is always important to us. This evening gives us the opportunity to personally see and talk to everyone again, and we value that greatly.

We would like to thank everyone for their presence, the meaningful conversations, and the enjoyable atmosphere.

As a true local business in Den Bosch, we are proud to announce that we are a partner of the Den Bosch International Tournament. This unique tournament provides youth with the opportunity to grow their talents and further develop themselves through the beauty of sports.

The Den Bosch International Tournament is a sports event that annually invites the best youth teams from around the world to compete at the highest level. This prestigious multi-sport event will take place from May 27th to 29th in Den Bosch.

Basketball, hockey, rugby, and football come together during this unique tournament in our beautiful city. Top football, hockey, basketball, and rugby teams from both domestic and international backgrounds will visit Den Bosch, including Manchester United, PSV Eindhoven and Club Brugge.

The goal is to bring together the best young athletes and showcase that with hard work, success can be achieved, talents can be further developed, and resilience can be built.

“Our partnership with the Den Bosch International Tournament aligns perfectly with our vision,” says Leo Keller. “We believe in the development of individuals. With the right expertise in the right place, talents and teams can grow into their best versions. That’s why we are delighted to join as a partner of the Den Bosch International Tournament and look forward to a successful collaboration.”