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How a language buddy can help create a safer workplace

What happens when you don’t understand each other in the workplace? Sanne is a trainee process operator at a cheese factory. There, she works closely with colleagues from Friesland, who speak their own dialect among themselves. And that sometimes leads to awkward situations—especially in a workplace filled with machines, noise, and safety regulations.
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3
June
2026
Article

How a language buddy can help create a safer workplace

What happens when you don’t understand each other in the workplace? Sanne is a trainee process operator at a cheese factory. There, she works closely with colleagues from Friesland, who speak their own dialect among themselves. And that sometimes leads to awkward situations—especially in a workplace filled with machines, noise, and safety regulations.

3
June
2026
Podcast
Safety

Listen to Episode 7 now: Language Buddy

What happens when you just can’t quite understand each other, surrounded by machines, signals, and safety rules? In this episode, we talk to Sanne. She shares stories about those moments when language unexpectedly gets in the way. Colleagues who switch to Frisian as soon as a third person joins them. A misunderstanding about “kooi fiif” or “kooi vier.” And a shout through the brine room that she had no idea what it meant—until a colleague explained to her that shouting means “stop.”

27
May
2026
Article
Safety

Feeling safe at work: why it's so important

Safety at work isn’t just about helmets, gloves, or safety instructions. Feeling mentally safe is just as important. Can you be yourself at work? Do you feel comfortable asking questions? Are you allowed to make a mistake without being laughed at? That’s what “psychological safety” is all about. In this article, we’ll explain what psychological safety is, how to recognize the signs, and what you can do about it.

20
May
2026
Article
Develop

Are you interested in working in retail? Here are your options

Are you interested in working in a store or in online retail? Maybe behind the register at your favorite fashion brand? Or do you already have experience in this industry and want to take the next step in your career?

13
May
2026
Article
Health
Money

What can a budget coach do for you?

If you're worried about money, a budget coach can help you regain control of your financial situation. Budget coaching services are often offered free of charge by various organizations. This applies to temporary workers as well. Here's what a budget coach can do for you.

7
May
2026
Article
Safety

Working with Different Cultures

Can you still work safely despite cultural differences in the workplace? Joey works every day with colleagues from different countries, each with their own culture, work habits, pace, and communication styles. You can hear his story in the latest episode of Safety First.

7
May
2026
Podcast
Safety

Listen to Episode 6 now: Cultural Differences

Can you still work safely despite cultural differences in the workplace? Joey works every day with colleagues from different countries, each with their own culture, work habits, pace, and communication styles. You can hear his story in the latest episode of Safety First.

28
April
2026
Article
Safety

Occupational Safety and Health Day

April 28 is Workplace Safety and Health Day. On this day, we reflect on the importance of working safely and healthily. After all, everyone wants to go home at the end of the workday feeling well and without any health issues.

22
April
2026
Article
Health

One-on-one support for your questions about mental health

Do you have questions about your health but aren’t sure how best to ask them? Do you find it difficult to set boundaries at work? Or do you want to learn how to cope better with change? Book a free one-on-one session with a psychologist.

15
April
2026
Article
Develop
Training

Are you interested in working in the hospitality industry? Check out the opportunities here.

Would you like to work in a café, as a chef, or perhaps at the front desk of a hotel? Or are you already working in the hospitality industry and looking to take the next step in your career? The hospitality sector is a very broad industry that includes restaurants, bars, and hotels. There are plenty of opportunities for career advancement. Here you’ll find an overview of all training programs and courses in the hospitality industry.

8
April
2026
Article
Safety

Listen to the latest episode of the Safety First podcast now!

Time Pressure: Working safely sometimes seems like a given. Until things get hectic. Targets, deadlines, busy coworkers… and before you know it, you skip a step. In this episode, we speak with Demi. She shares her story about how time pressure affects safety at work. And what you can do to stay in control, even when things get hectic.

1
April
2026
Article
Develop
Career

These are useful skills you can develop as a temporary worker

As a temporary worker, you often work in different locations, with new colleagues, and on a variety of tasks. That demands a lot from you, but it’s also what makes you unique! Temporary workers are highly flexible, quick learners, and easily adapt to working with colleagues! You might not realize it, but as a temporary worker, you often already have a strong foundation. And with a few targeted improvements, you can become even more valuable in the workplace.