Dealing with cultural differences in the workplace

Cultural differences in the workplace can be tricky. Manners, symbols, rituals and customs can be very different and cause conflict.

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Benjamin Rhee
Oct. 12, 2022
Dutch employees are losing control: only 29 percent have control over their own employability

The new DIX benchmark reveals some confronting figures: only 29 percent of workers have sufficient control over their own employability, while mental fatigue continues to rise (31%). This nationwide survey of 15,685 employees shows where sustainable employability is faltering and where organizations need to take action now.

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Dennis Lindeboom
December 9, 2025
Prevention as the foundation of good employment practice: the crucial role of the company doctor

Prevention is the basis of healthy and safe work, but in practice it often remains only good intentions. The SER calls for action. We spoke with Annet de Lange, Stijn Croonen and Dennis Lindeboom about challenges and solutions.

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Robbie Wolve
Oct. 29, 2025
How we keep your data truly secure

With us, information security is not in the background, but at the heart of what we do. With rigorous certifications, secure data centers and a team that's alert every day, we make sure your data is truly in safe hands. Find out how we do it...

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Benjamin Rhee
Sept. 19, 2025
Product update August 2025

August's latest updates This month we have added some great things to the Johan.nl application again. New professional roles, setting smart conditions, new languages and more. Find out below what's [...]

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Benjamin Rhee
September 1, 2025
American software and European privacy: a dangerous combination?

You may think your organization doesn't use U.S. software, but are you really sure? What are the possible risks? Read all about it in our new article.

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Robbie Wolve
July 2, 2025
ISO 27001 & NEN 7510 at Johan.nl: Why data protection is more than a certificate

At Johan.nl, data security and privacy have been central from the beginning. We have been ISO 27001 certified every year since its inception, and as of this year we are proud to add NEN 7510 certification. These certifications are [...]

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Benjamin Rhee
March 21, 2025
Why we are called Johan

At Johan.nl we believe in simplicity, clarity and cooperation and that is exactly why we chose the name Johan. It all started with a conversation about what would be a good name for [...]

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Benjamin Rhee
October 11, 2024
International Day of Happiness: what does your happiness depend on?

Today, March 20, is the International Day of Happiness. A day that reminds us of the importance of well-being in our lives and work. But let's be honest, where does our happiness [...] hang.

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Benjamin Rhee
March 20, 2024
Tips to prevent stress at work - Johan.nl
Tips to prevent stress at work

We covered the topic of stress before. In this article, we focused on why people may experience stress in the workplace.

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Benjamin Rhee
Jan. 6, 2023
6 factors to increase work happiness

In this blog, we'll tell you how to increase your employees' job happiness. With these 6 tips, you can put it into practice right away!

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Benjamin Rhee
Jan. 4, 2023