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From the board
Contents
Goodbye 2013, hello 2014
Many Dutch people associate the figure 13 with bad
luck. Now that 2013 is almost behind us we can
happily conclude that this year has instead brought us
plenty of good fortune. Indeed, for the fourth year
running we have booked an impressive growth in
turnover. In fact, turnover has in the past four years
practically doubled on that in 2009. A remarkable
achievement in a time when many temp agencies are
fighting for their survival. Truth is that this would not
have been possible without the commitment and
involvement of all our HOBIJ flex colleagues.
Contents .............................................................2
From the board ....................................................2
Interview HOBIJ flex worker ..................................2
Big party in October 2014 ......................................3
Questionnaire Great Place to Work (GPTW) ..............3
Progress GPTW: and.. action! .................................4
I would therefore like to thank each and every one of
you for the manner in which you have represented
HOBIJ at our customers’. You are true HOBIJ
ambassadors who, thanks to your performance, have
also turned our customers into HOBIJ ambassadors.
This approach has enabled us, also in 2013, to earn
the loyalty of many new customers, a winning
strategy that we expect to continue in 2014. Slowly
but surely we are acquiring a leading position within
the flexible labour sector when it comes to the flexible
deployment of motivated (skilled) workers for
companies in the food, logistics and metalworking
industry.
Paying Dutch taxes on your foreign car ...................5
Przemysław Tytoń: Xmas in Poland .........................5
Best House election September, October, November .6
Behind the screens ...............................................6
Q&A: Payments around Christmas ..........................7
Tips & things to do................................................7
Logistics course MBO2: the practical trainer .............9
Important information ...........................................9
I ask all of you, also in December, which for many of
our customers is their busiest month, to continue
representing HOBIJ as you have done this past year,
so that we are in a prime position to make a flying
start in 2014: a year in which many great things
await us!
Supply copy ....................................................... 10
Something we can all look forward to next year is the
smashing party in which the whole HOBIJ family can
come together to celebrate the wonderful
development of our company.
On behalf of the
management of HOBIJ, I
wish you all a Merry
Christmas and a very
happy end to 2013.
Have you
received the
survey from
Great Place to
Work?
Han van Horen
Director
Please join!
Interview HOBIJ flex worker
The interview below was published in the latest
edition of Dichterbij, the customer magazine of
Rabobank Uden-Veghel.
‘Life is a series of small steps’
FROM OPOLE TO UDEN
Tessa Maciejok (29) came to the Netherlands when
she was 18 years old. Now, she is working via HOBIJ
at Modine in Uden.
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TEXT: MATHIEU BOSCH PHOTOS VAN ASSENDELFT
FOTOGRAFIE
Poland for good. Of course, I had to get used to Dutch
food, especially the bread, but now it tastes good to
me, even though I sometimes yearn for a typical
Polish meal. The work is good, everything is well
arranged. I am well paid and happy with my life. Yes,
I am a satisfied person. Sometimes people here like
to complain, but if you know how things are in other
countries, then you may consider yourself lucky that
you live and work in the Netherlands. I devote nearly
all my spare time to my daughter. I am divorced and
try to take care of her as best as I can. Together to
the cinema, sports, riding bicycles or reading. The
same kind of things that everyone else does here. I
was born and raised in a different country, but that is
the only difference. I work hard, spend evenings with
my daughter and occasionally with my friends. All in
all, a pretty normal life.’
Tessa completed her schooling in Poland over 11
years ago, but there was no work to be found. Tessa:
‘There are few jobs for youths in Poland. I couldn't
see a future for myself there and decided, together
with my sister, to try to earn a living elsewhere.
Positive things were being said about the
opportunities in the Netherlands. I took the gamble,
and never regretted it. My sister returned quite soon
thereafter, but I found a place for myself here. I was
born and raised in Opole, a city the size of Eindhoven
with a magnificent historic centre. Poland and my
home town will always have a special place in my
heart. Although I go back four times a year and
maintain contact with family and friends via Skype, I
don't really miss my country of birth. After all, I have
many friends here and a busy job to keep me
occupied. Because that is what is important to me:
working hard to create a good future for myself and
my daughter Linda (8).
Big party in October 2014
Residence permit
As stated in earlier newsletters, we at HOBIJ are
working hard on becoming a Great Place to Work. We
Via temp agency HOBIJ in Veghel, I have now been
working for 2 years at Modine in Uden. My work
consists of the assembly and testing of oil coolers.
Plenty of fine colleagues help to make my working
day a pleasant experience. I hope to become so
valuable to the company that they will give me a
permanent job and greater security. It is in Uden that
I feel most at home. Life is a series of small steps.
Sure, it took a while to get used to the Dutch customs
and manners, but now I am happy here. I speak the
language fluently and my child goes to school here,
she's a real Brabander. The people here are very
friendly. Everyone says hello when you are walking in
town, that's not something they do in Poland. In 2009
I took a civic integration course and received my
permanent residence permit. I have also been fixed
customer of the Rabobank for 10 years now. Not that
I have to visit their office regularly, but when I do
they help me right away. Things tend to be organised
very smoothly here.
want to offer an even broader package of services to
our people, by supporting them in their (new) work
and life in the Netherlands, and paying even closer
attention to their needs and wishes.
Many flex workers responded enthusiastically to the
idea of organising an annual party for everyone who
works at HOBIJ. Well, we too thought it was a great
idea and decided to make it happen in 2014. in fact,
we have already started with the preparations! The
big party is scheduled for October. In the run-up to
the party, you will receive regular updates, so don't
forget to check the following issues of HOME as well
as our Facebook page, of course!
www.facebook.com/hobij.eu
Poland
Since Poland joined the EU in 2004, a large stream of
jobseekers made their way to the Netherlands. The
main driving force is the poor economic situation in
their own country. It is difficult to find work in Poland,
where the salaries are significantly lower than in the
Netherlands. While there are plenty of Poles who have
decided to settle in the Netherlands, by far and away
the most make the journey to carry out seasonal
labour after which they return to Poland.
Questionnaire Great Place to
Work (GPTW)
Riding my bicycle or reading
The release of this
newsletter more or less
coincides with the start
of the employee
satisfaction survey.
Every HOBIJ employee
who has been with us
I have learned and
discovered so much
in this country that,
as far as I'm
concerned, I will
never go back to
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for longer than a year has received an email from the
Great Place to Work Institute with the request to
complete the questionnaire.
give an overview of the ideas/suggestions that we
have decided to follow up on in the next few months.
What do we want to realise in the coming period?
If you have received this questionnaire, we kindly
request that you complete it. We are eager to learn
about your experiences regarding various matters
within HOBIJ. It gives us a reliable impression of the
matters with which employees are satisfied - or rather
dissatisfied. We regard this information as very
valuable as it gives us insight into possible points for
improvement.
As a follow-up to the study by Agnete Butkeviciute
and the meeting with flex workers, we have
incorporated various actions/ideas in an action plan. A
few examples are:
Just to be clear, we guarantee the
anonymity of the information
provided to the Great place to
Work Institute. We do not know
who has filled in the questionnaire
and - more importantly - the
answers given by any individual
employee.
Again, we hope that you are willing to spend just 15
minutes of your time completing the questionnaire,
which we trust will help us identify the matters that
you are dissatisfied with as well as those that you
appreciate. Let us work together on the further
development of HOBIJ.
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The frequent organising of information meetings
throughout the country to consult with flex
workers and exchange ideas on a range of
subjects.
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Give more information on tourist attractions and
other activities.

Perform a study into if, and if so how, we can
improve Internet in our housing locations.
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Establish a personnel association that will
organise fun joint activities for flex workers
several times a year.

We are talking to various suppliers of Dutch
language courses to meet the needs of HOBIJ
employees who wish to learn Dutch.
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We will, starting with a number of large HOBIJ
accounts, introduce the so-called workplace
mentorship. Purpose of this mentorship is to
ensure that employees are quickly familiarised
with their new working environment.
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In October 2014 we will organise a big personnel
party to which all HOBIJ flex employees will be
invited.
Progress GPTW: and.. action!
As you have read in the article about Great Place to
Work, the questionnaire has once again been
distributed among employees. For us this is an
important annual measuring point, which we hope will
confirm the course that we have set, with the
ultimate aim of becoming the best employer in the
Netherlands for flex workers. A great effort is, of
course, required to achieve this goal. Below you will
find a brief summary of the actions started in 2013,
as well as the actions and initiatives that we will be
taking in the coming months.
A selection of initiatives 2013:
Complaints scheme
Besides the study by Agnete, which is very important
to us, we have made several other improvements this
year. For example, together with the employee
representation body, we have implemented a
completely new complaints scheme. This scheme
describes the process to be followed in case of
complaints about, for example, housing or
unacceptable behaviour. Confidential councillors have
been appointed as contacts with whom you can
discuss unacceptable behaviour. We have also
appointed an external expert who will advise the
board of management in the handling of complaints.
The complaints scheme is available on the website of
HOBIJ.
Study by Agnete Butkeviciute
After the previous measurement by the GPTW
Institute, the results of which were received in March
2013, we asked Agnete Butkeviciute to perform a
follow-up study. Purpose of this study was to gain
insight into those aspects that according to our flex
workers clearly make a difference. After interviewing
some 60 flex workers at HOBIJ and analysing the
results, Agnete produced an overview of the key
aspects. Subsequently, on 26 August of this year, a
meeting was held to which around 50 HOBIJ flex
workers were invited. We asked these employees
whether they recognised the points identified by
Agnete Butkeviciute and if they would specify the
three aspects that are most important to them.
Ultimately, they picked the provision of information,
team building and training. Finally, all those invited
were asked to present ideas with which we could
make improvements in the named areas. Below, we
Suggestion box
A suggestion box was introduced in April 2013 . The
idea behind this initiative is to involve employees in
improving the organisation, and more specifically in
thinking up measures that can raise efficiency and
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save costs. Ideas submitted by employees will be
assessed and may qualify for a bonus.
Did you make any plans for the Christmas days?
If yes, what are they?
I’m going with my wife and child back to Poland.
We’re going to visit our family and have a great time.
I’m off for just one week, so I’m going to spend every
minute of it with my family!
Ambition scan
In the first six months of 2013 we have performed a
so-called ambition scan among our flex workers.
Purpose of this scan was to examine the ambitions
and backgrounds of our flex workers. Many
employees participated in the study. It has taken
several months to analyse the enormous amount of
data generated. Now, with this step nearly completed,
we can prepare ourselves for a follow up, in which we
will initially focus on those employees who are
educated and have work experience in a different
position than that in which they are currently active,
but which does fall under one of our target markets
(food, logistics and technology). Interviews will in the
coming months be held with its employees in order to
discuss a possible personal development strategy.
This could, for example, take the form of an individual
training programme leading us to place this employee
in a position that is better suited to his/her ambitions.
What are the main differences in Christmas
celebrations, between the Netherlands and
Poland?
I don’t exactly know how Christmas is celebrated in
Holland, so It’s difficult for me to compare this. The
most important habit in Poland is making the
Christmas tree perfect, praying and being together at
the dinner.
Are there any traditional Christmas dishes in
Poland? In Holland we prefer to eat a LOT. The
Dutch eat a Christmas stoll, roulades and
Christmas cookies. What about the Polish?
In Poland it’s very important what’s for dinner with
Christmas. My mother always prepares dishes that we
only eat on this
special night.
These are Polish
dishes which
are hard to
translate to
Dutch: Pierogi
(dumplings,
made of special
white Polish
cheese and potatoes), Barszcz z uszkami (soup with
beetroot), Karp smazony (baked carp), Sledzie
(herring with onions), Kutia (grain wheat with
poppyseeds, raisins and almonds).
Paying Dutch taxes on your
foreign car
Have you brought your own car, with a foreign license
plate, to the Netherlands in order to work here? And
do you intend to stay in the Netherlands for longer
than four months? Then you may be obliged to
register your car and pay BPM (car and
motorcycle tax) and/or MRB (motor
vehicle tax).
A number of rules and exceptions apply.
To find out what applies to you, check
out the (English language) website of
the Tax Authorities:
http://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm
/connect/bldcontenten/belastingdienst/i
ndividuals/cars/bpm/bpm
Photo: Pierogi (Flickr.com: Anna Kowalska)
The tradition goes by 12 dishes, but these are the
most popular. More important is that it’s the evening
before the day we don’t eat meat!!!!
Ofcourse we also have a question about
football; you made a major bang in the game
against Roda JC.
How are you doing
now?
O, I’m fine. It’s a long
time ago and I don’t
think about this
anymore.
Przemysław Tytoń: Xmas in
Poland
We had some questions for our ambassador and
goalkeeper of PSV: Przemysław Tytoń
This edition of the HOME magazine will be sent
to our flexworkers just before Christmas. What
does Christmas mean to you?
For Polish people Christmas is very important. We all
go together to church. After this the whole family
comes together at home and celebrate this beautiful
feast for Catholics.
What do you do
during the winterbreak? Are you still training, or
is really everything shut? How do you keep your
fitness?
It’s just a week and it’s going to be a week full of fun!
I’m going to play in the snow with my daughter!
Merry Christmas and Never Stop Growing!
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Best House election September,
Behind the scenes
October, November
In this column
we always
interview a
HOBIJ
employee
who, this time
behind the
screens, does
a lot of work
for our temp
workers. This time the spotlight is on Administrative /
Backoffice employee Coen van de Broek.
An old favourite is back: the results of the Best House
election! In this issue of HOME, we introduce you to
the winners of the months September, October and
November.
Every month, we award a
prize to the neatest and
cleanest HOBIJ house, which
is inhabited by our foreign
flex worker colleagues. As
each of the inhabitants
receives a bonus of 65 euro,
there's clearly more to be
won than just living in a
neat and tidy house.
Who is Coen van de Broek?
I am 26 years old and I moved to Nijmegen six
months ago. Before that I grew up in Gassel, a small
town near Grave. There, I played football and
coached youth teams for 13 years, but had to stop
because of injuries and my move to Nijmegen.
All the results are available as inspection reports on
the English language website Mijn HOBIJ, via
www.hobij.nl/mijnhobij. You must login to access the
website.
I have a girlfriend, Dionne. She also lives in
Nijmegen, is a nursing student, and is a serious
volleyball player in Wijchen. Despite having to train at
least 4 times a week, she always manages to find
some time for me :-).
September
Winners of the month of September are the
inhabitants of J.P. Coenstraat number 2 in Best. With
a total score of 71.66 points in the inspection report,
they shook off Schootstestraat 101A in Eindhoven.
Well done! The inhabitants of Eindhoven ended
second with a score of 70.6 points, followed by 70.25
points for the inhabitants of De Wilgen 12 in Liempde,
worthy of a commendable third place.
How did you end up joining HOBIJ?
I was an assistant accountant at a large accountancy
firm, but the work wasn't really to my liking. The
organisation was very formal, very bureaucratic. A
few days after my intake interview at HOBIJ in Cuijk,
I was called and asked whether I was interested in a
position at HOBIJ itself, because a vacancy had arisen
at the financial administration. Two weeks later I had
started!
October
With 71.5 points, the winners of the previous month
(J.P. Coenstraat 2, Best) also scored well in October,
but it just wasn't good enough to come in first, as
that distinction went to the inhabitants of
Dunantstraat 20 in Roosendaal, who with a total score
of 71.75 points received the bonus of 65 euro per
person. The third place was for Beekstraat 31-F30 in
Asten, with a total score of 70.33.
What does your job at HOBIJ entail?
While part of my duties involve the financial
administration of HOBIJ, my main task is the BackOffice. The various flows are closely related: the job
sheets come in (input) and then I process them in the
system, which in short is the Back Office part. The
products of the entire administrative process (output)
are invoices and salary payments, and they form part
of my responsibility as financial administrator.
November
A new top 3 in November. Top of the list is the house
at Nieuwe Prinsenweg 7, chalet 29 in Putten. With 71
points for cleaning and hygiene, the inhabitants each
won a bonus of 65 euro. Congratulations! This month
two houses in Schijndel tied for number two: the
inhabitants of both Hoeves 2 and Bolsiusstraat 59
booked 69 points. And the 3rd spot too was shared by
2 houses: Grotestraat 30 in Beers and Loopkantstraat
4 in Uden. They scored 67.66 points.
What do you like most about your work?
Number 1 is the working atmosphere at HOBIJ. It's a
real pleasure to be employed here. And I enjoy
working with figures, to make sure that everything
adds up correctly. And if it doesn't, then I regard it as
a challenge to find the mistake and how it got there.
Is it a structural problem? How can we prevent this
mistake from happening again? That's how you keep
learning and improving yourself.
As you can see, it is by no means clear who will win
the 65 euro bonus in the next few months! All
inhabitants of HOBIJ houses: we wish you great deal
of success in the competition for the ‘Beste Huis’!
What does our slogan ‘Never stop growing’
mean to you?
That you should always continue learning. Continue to
grow, not only as individual but also as organisation.
Do not stand still. The market is moving, so you must
move along with it. But that also applies to
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Q&A: Payments around
technology, nearly everyone nowadays has a smart
phone. You must keep up with the times, after all, the
competition most certainly is!
Christmas
In this issue we look at payments around Christmas
and New Year. Simon Hanegraaf, head of the
accounts department at HOBIJ, explains.
Do you regard HOBIJ as a good employer, and
what makes HOBIJ distinctive as an employer?
As far as I'm concerned, HOBIJ is a good employer! I
think that we excel in our approach towards flex
workers. We try to go further than just provide work:
arrange good housing, good facilities, that people
have health insurance, but also that they can broaden
their skill set.
Reserves: Are any extra reserves paid out at
Christmas?
No extra reserves are
paid out at Christmas.
However, the Short-Term
Absence (Kort Verzuim)
reserve is paid with
wages in week 52, if
applicable.
Where do you see yourself in the future? Are
there certain things that you would like to
achieve? Dreams that you would like to see
come true?
That's a difficult question, I'm not sure I have a ready
answer. First let me see how my time at HOBIJ
develops, the changes that we are going through and
the possibilities that may arise. I'm quite happy with
the way things are going now.
If people take holidays at Christmas then these are,
of course, paid.
Payment dates: Does HOBIJ pay on different
dates around Christmas time?
Any special plans for the Christmas period?
My Christmas, as is probably the case with most
people, mostly revolves around food! On Christmas
Day I will be having a sumptuous meal at my parents,
followed by a night out at Hoeve in Groesbeek.
Boxing Day is usually celebrated with friends: more
food, followed by a visit to the pub, probably
somewhere in Nijmegen.
No, the payment days are the same. For week 52 the
payment day is Friday, December 27th 2013 and for
week 1 it is Friday, January 4th 2014.
Annual income statement: When do income
statements become available and how will I
receive mine?
Income statements become available at the end of
January 2014 and will be sent to you in digital format
by e-mail.
What is your Christmas thought for this year?
What do you wish your HOBIJ colleagues?
Peace on earth! I wish everyone a great deal of
happiness, and that 2014 may be just as fine as this
year, with plenty of health and prosperity for all.
Tips & things to do
The end of the year is approaching. A period in which
many activitities and events are organised. This
edition of HOME again brings you a range of events
which could be worth a visit.
Finally, tell us about your favourite…
... Music:
Guns ‘n’ Roses
ACDC
Pearl Jam
Nirvana
... Bars:
Nijmegen: De Fuik, Van Rijn, Shamrock
(voetbal kijken), Sjors & Sjimmie
Uden: Sgt. Pepper
... Holiday Destinations:
Amerikaanse westkust (al geweest)
Dubai (wens)
China (wens)
... Festivals:
Zwarte Cross
Nijmeegse 4-Daagse feesten
Rock Werchter
Pukkelpop
Dagfestivals, zoals Emporium, Rock in Park
Christmas market Centro Oberhausen
Date
Times
Price
Location
15-11-2013
until
23-12-2013
(25&26 Dec.
closed)
11.00–
21.00 hours
Free of
charge
Alte Walz in
46047
Oberhausen
Just across the border at Arnhem, one can find the
Christmas market in Oberhausen. This Christmas
market is a bonanza for the dedicated Christmas
shopper, with a Christmas mood perfected down to
the very last detail. Various Alp huts, food stalls,
shopping stands and music. In short: a weekend trip
to remember.
More info:
http://kerstmarkten.nl/kerstmarkten.php?mode=unit
&id=74&h_name=Oberhausen&ctr=DUITSLAND
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Christmas Market Düsseldorf (5 squares)
Date
Times
Price
21 - 23
December
2013
11.00 t/m 20.00
hours
Amsterdam light festival
Location
Date
Times
Price
Location
free
6-12-2013 19-01-2014
17.00 23.00 hours
Differs per
item.
Amsterdam
city centre
Marktplatz
40213
Düsseldorf
Duitsland
Every year during the Amsterdam Light Festival,
which is held in December, the canals in the historic
centre of Amsterdam are decorated by the best light
artists both from the Netherlands and abroad. The
most fantastic projections are visible daily along the
canals and River Amstel.
Think of Christmas markets, and Düsseldorf comes to
mind. A Christmas market that covers no fewer than
5 squares with various activities and stalls. If you're
looking for that warm Christmas feeling, then that's
where you will find it.
More info:
http://www.amsterdamlightfestival.com/info/vervoer/
More info:
http://www.kerstmarkten.nl/kerstmarkten.php?mode
=unit&h_name=Düsseldorf&ctr=DUITSLAND
Vakantiebeurs Utrecht
Tik Tak new years evening 2013-2014
Date
31-122013
Times (latest
starting time)
21.30-06.00
hours
Price
Location
€ 56,50
Heineken
Music Hall,
ArenA
Boulevard
590
1101 DS
Amsterdam
Zuidoost
Date
Times
Wednesday
15 January
Thursday 16
January
Friday
17 January
Saturday
18 January
Sunday
19 January
10.00
18.00
10.00
18.00
10.00
21.00
10.00
18.00
10.00
18.00
hrs
hrs
hrs
hrs
hrs
Presales
€12
On-site
sales
€15.50
Location
Jaarbeurs
Utrecht
Jaarbeursplein
6
3521 AL
Utrecht
No plans as yet for New Year's Eve? Then go to the
largest NYE party of Amsterdam in the HMH and kick
off 2014 with the likes of Partysquad, Yellow Claw and
Feest DJ Ruud.
During these cold months, nothing makes you warmer
than dreaming about your summer holiday. So go to
the Holiday Trade Fair in Utrecht to enjoy the thrill of
anticipation and to collect the necessary information.
More info:
http://www.tiktakevents.com/agenda.html
More info:
http://www.vakantiebeurs.nl/nlNL/Bezoeker/Kaartverkoop.aspx
De Vrienden van Amstel LIVE
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Date
Show
times
16 – 25
January
2014
20.1523.15
hrs
Price
(standing
1st ring)
€ 39.50
Location
(parking)
Ahoy
Rotterdam
Ahoy-weg 10
3084 BA
ROTTERDAM
Let me introduce myself
Hello, my name is Peter
Suijkerbuijk. I have
been working at HOBIJ
since April 2013 as a
practical trainer in the
field of logistics. Let me
tell you a little bit more
about what a practical
trainer does.
At home in logistics
In essence, you could say that I help students who
take the Logistics course at MBO2 level feel a little
more at home in logistics. Every day, I visit
companies to give logistics training to HOBIJ workers
who are following the course. I talk to the students
and try to motivate them to go to school and make
the homework according to the schedule in their
course book. Yes, I understand that it can sometimes
be difficult to open a study book after a hard day's
work, that's why my support and motivation is so
important. I make a brief report of every conversation
that I know what we have discussed.
This year marks the 16th edition of “De Vrienden van
Amstel LIVE”. An annual spectacle that appeals to old
and young alike. Big names include Golden Earring,
Miss Montreal and Racoon.
More info:
http://www.amstel.nl/evenementen/vriendenvanamst
el/informatie/hotelarrangementen
Personal support, PDP and PAP
Huishoudbeurs (housekeeping fair) Amsterdam
Date
Times
Price
(during
the
fair)
Prijs
(advanc
e sales)
Location
15 - 23
February
11.00 –
18.00
hrs
€ 19,50
€ 14,95
20
February
11.00 22.00
hrs
Avondkaart (na
18:00): € 10,50
Amsterdam
RAI
Europaplein
22
1078 GZ
Amsterdam
Also, I make a Quickscan, a POP and a PAP (POP:
Personal Development Plan, PAP: Personal Action
plan) for every student. Purpose of a Quickscan,
which is completed by the student and his team
leader, is to identify the subject areas that the
student must focus on in order to complete his course
successfully. The results of the Quickscan are
processed in a PDP, which lays down what the student
can do to enlarge his knowledge and/or skills. The
resulting actions are then recorded in a PAP, setting
up the steps to be taken by the student.
As you can see, we spend a lot of time and attention
on student development; after all, having a student
pass his course is in everyone's best interest!
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February
Yes, ladies, it's that time of the year again, so make
sure that you and your girlfriends reserve this day for
the Huishoudbeurs. There, you will be overwhelmed
by bargains, the latest trends and professional
lifestyle advice. With over 370 exhibitors, you can find
everything imaginable in fashion & beauty, food &
drinks, home sweet home and family fun.
On the road
It is no wonder that I spend a lot of time on the road.
Places that I currently visit every week are Sligro
Amsterdam, Putten, Venray and 4 locations of Sligro
in Veghel. Many employees of HOBIJ will no doubt
have seen me around!
More info:
http://www.huishoudbeurs.nl/Pages/default.aspx
Important information
In this paragraph we bring items which are very
important to read.
Logistics course MBO2: the
Liability Insurance
practical trainer
We have on several
occasions regretfully
noticed that there are
flex workers who were
not insured for any
damage caused
Those who participate in the MBO2 Logistics course
probably have seen him before: Peter Suijkerbuik,
practical trainer of HOBIJ. But what exactly is it that
this practical trainer does, you begin to wonder? We
were also curious, and asked him a few questions!
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accidentally - in other words without intent - to other
persons or their possessions. If you are not insured,
you personally have to pay the bill. And some cases,
the amount involved can be very high indeed.
You can also find these particulars by logging into
“Mijn HOBIJ”.
Alina Serreti (Lithuania nationality)
contact: [email protected]
Such insurance, which is generally known as liability
insurance (Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering (AVP)) is
not compulsory, but is generally advised.
Uvis Martinsons (Latvian nationality)
contact: [email protected]
The Consumentenbond, the most important sector
association for consumers in the Netherlands, says
the following about this on this website
Christa van Vliet (Dutch nationality)
contact: [email protected]
Mateusz Srokoz (Polish nationality)
contact: [email protected]
Liability insurance: not compulsory, but
absolutely vital!
You're not obliged to take out liability
insurance. According to the
Consumentenbond, liability insurance
should be regarded as part of your
basic package of financial services . If
you do not have liability insurance, and you are
responsible for damage, you will have to pay out of
your own pocket If you accidentally injure someone or
damage a car, for example, the amounts involved can
be very significant. Indeed most people do not have
that kind of money on their bank account. In other
words, you are running a risk that you generally
cannot financially afford to run.
Complaints procedure
On 1 April 2013, our revised complaints procedure
was implemented. This procedure was naturally
discussed in advance and with approved by the staff
representation (PVT).
The complaints procedure should be applied whenever
you have a comment or complaint you wish to draw
to our attention. It may relate to anything from
workplace harassment to a complaint about HOBIJ
accommodation.
The procedure can be accessed in various languages
on our website, by logging on to ‘My HOBIJ’ and
clicking the header ‘Loket’. It clearly describes the
steps you should take in order to submit a complaint,
but also what sorts of circumstances are considered
worthy of complaint.
On the other hand, the premium you pay for liability
insurance (around 25 - 75 euro per year for a cover
of1 million euro or more) is on the low side and most
certainly not a reason for being uninsured.
(Source: www.consumentenbond.nl)
Perhaps you have a complaint about the cleaning of
your accommodation, or noise nuisance, or problems
with your housemates. It is vital that your describe
the complaint clearly using the form available. Explain
exactly what is troubling you; this will enable us to
tackle the issue effectively.
HOBIJ has concluded an agreement with Centraal
Beheer Achmea enabling you, without the
intervention of HOBIJ, to take out liability insurance
subject to an attractive discount. For more extensive
information on this and other insurance schemes, go
to the website of Centraal Beheer,
www.centraalbebeheer.nl/35950. We advise you to
certainly visit the site and, in any event, to take out
statutory liability insurance if you have not yet done
so.
Your complaint will naturally be treated with the
greatest discretion!
Supply copy
You are of course not obliged to arrange this with
Centraal Beheer as you can conclude it with another
insurance company either in the Netherlands or in
your country of origin. If you arrange this in your
country of origin, make sure that foreign coverage is
included in your insurance. Also keep in mind that
you conclude these insurances directly and thus
without any mediation/advice of HOBIJ.
So far this sixth edition of HOME, the staff magazine
for HOBIJ flexworkers.
In case you have any ideas, suggestions, remarks or
tips for improvement, especially for our magazine,
feel free to share them with us!
Even more, if you enjoy writing, filming, taking
pictures or interviewing people, we could use your
help! HOBIJ would like to create this magazine
together with the ones who read it.
Contact with the personnel representation body
HOBIJ has some time ago established a personnel
representation body (PVT. Email addresses of the PVT
members are given below.
Please contact us if you have an interest in any of the
aforementioned areas. Don’t hesitate to email us at:
[email protected]!
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Great!
HOBIJ would like to thank you all for your outstanding
commitment in 2013, and we hope to make 2014
another great year full of opportunities!
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