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Happiness at Work

During her doctoral research into the development of behavior and emotional problems in children, Meike Bartels noticed that many people are actually doing very well. This prompted her logical follow-up question: why does nobody research that? Since then, she has been investigating the causes of differences in well-being. In this session of Good Morning Legal […]

Director’s Liability

These are stories that the media loves to pick up: directors who have stepped out of line, putting their companies into trouble. The dirty laundry is aired, and soap-like stories circulate. In this edition of Good Morning Legal People, we address the topic of director’s liability. What is the framework, how is it experienced/applied in […]

The Human Aspect in Efficient and High-Quality Interim Services

Despite social networks and mediation platforms, our interim practice is growing. What is the reason behind this? When you post an interim request as a client, you expect speed, but also the quality, market knowledge, and tight process you are accustomed to from us. In addition to market information and a proven successful process, we […]

Interim and Enforcement on Apparent Self-Employment

Working with interim professionals? Here’s what you need to know now that the Tax Authority has announced it will enforce, and how we can support you. Legal Framework The Deregulation of Labor Relations Assessment Act (DBA) ensures that self-employed persons (ZZP’ers) are truly independent and not hiding behind apparent self-employment or protected against sham arrangements. […]

Gen Z: The Youngest Generation on the Legal Job Market from Legal People’s Perspective

Recently, I was asked to share our experiences with the youngest generation on the job market, Gen Z, during a team day for one of our clients. This generation has barely set foot on the job market, yet they are already ubiquitous.

Interview with Eliana Tuijn – Legal Counsel at EBN

Eliana Tuijn recently made the transition from practicing law to the corporate world. In this interview, she discusses her career orientation, the differences between working as a lawyer and as an in-house legal counsel, and why the latter suits her better.

NextGen Gatekeepers: towards a targeted, proportional, and effective approach.

The fight against money laundering remains a charged and current issue. To ensure that money and goods from the underworld do not end up in the legitimate economy, gatekeepers play a crucial role. Banks, but also traders in valuable goods, lawyers, and notaries are heavily involved. How does the detection and combating of money laundering work? And is it being done as it should be?

Interview Julia Visser, manager Interim Solutions

Meet Julia Visser, manager at Interim Solutions. Since the beginning of this year, Julia has joined our Interim team. She is in daily contact with both our interim professionals and clients to ensure the collaboration between all parties goes as smoothly as possible. You’ve been working at Legal People for five years, can you tell […]

Recruitment & selection is people work.

The sharply increased recruitment activities on social media and other places on the internet do not go unnoticed. More and more organizations are posting their job vacancies online, hoping to receive responses from interesting candidates. The big question is: does it work? Are you achieving the right result, or rather, reaching the right candidates?

Leave or sabbatical within your team? See it as an opportunity!

Leave or sabbatical within your team? Maybe this doesn’t have to be a risk but rather an opportunity provided your organization prepares well. Consultant Marchien Maks is happy to explore how interim solutions can contribute.

Can you still provide legal assistance to major polluters?

According to Milieudefensie, ING fails to act in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement. Although no ruling has been made yet, the case reflects an expectation in society: organizations that, according to groups like Milieudefensie, hinder the climate transition must be held accountable.

CSRD Readiness Assessment: A Good Start, Half the Battle?

As of last January, the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) has come into effect, and in the coming years, its scope will continue to expand. Many organizations, especially smaller ones, are questioning what the long-term impact of these reporting obligations will be on their operations.

Interview with Priscilla Meijer

Priscilla Meijer shares insights about her career journey and what gives her energy: creating something new, bringing structure, building, and making a positive social impact.

AI: Benefits, Examples, and (Legal) Implications

Over the past 20 years, Arash Rahmani has seen many new technologies emerge. A significant portion of these were "shiny objects"—novelties that received excessive attention and generated a high level of hype but ultimately did not deliver the major business or societal impact that was expected.

I am not a headhunter!

When I started in the search and selection profession 30 years ago, I have always resisted the term headhunter. This Americanized label triggered a lot of resistance in me.
I wanted to be called anything else—whether it was recruitment & selection consultant or executive searcher—but never a headhunter.