Develop: self-development and personal growth

Recently we visited James' workshop. James had to flee to the Netherlands because of the war in Ukraine. Before that he studied in Kiev for his master's degree, but he could not complete it. This left him without a diploma. He didn't feel like sitting still and soon found himself at sorting company RSC Schiphol. There, partly thanks to Doorzaam, he obtained an mbo certificate.

Marcel works as a temporary employee in large green space. Via Doorzaam he got the chance to develop himself further! Thanks to our allowances he successfully completed the courses 'Nature conservation' and 'Working safely on the road'. We visited him at work to see how he successfully puts his courses into practice.

Do you want to get more out of yourself at work? Or do you want to take a new direction, but are not sure where to start? Good news: with the Scholingsvoucher, temporary workers receive an allowance of up to €500 to follow a training or course of their choice. This not only increases your knowledge, but also your self-confidence and your chances on the labor market. Our research last year shows that more and more temporary workers are using the Scholingsvoucher and that it really makes a difference.

Michael was born deaf. That means he can't hear anything or talk or read well. Yet he has always worked hard. At first, he worked for a long time at the social services, but he wanted to do something else.

Last Tuesday, September 16, it was Prince's Day again. On this day, the government presented its plans for the coming year. But what does this mean for you as a temporary worker? We list the most important points for you.

As a temporary worker, you may face a variety of challenges: you may work in different locations, with different colleagues and often at different times. But did you know that through Doorzaam you can make use of free allowances that support you in your work and in your daily life? With our allowances you can work on your development, your health, your financial peace and your career. Everything to improve your sustainable employability. The beauty of it all is that it costs you nothing and in fact gives you a lot. In this article you can read what benefits there are so you can make the best choice for what suits you.

You want to continue learning, get a degree or perhaps go in a completely different direction. How do you do that and how do you pay for it? A big question for many temporary workers. But the Development Budget of Doorzaam can help you with this. With this budget you can be reimbursed up to €2,500 for an education, training or coaching. In recent years many temporary workers have used the Development Budget and the results show: it works!

Don't have a degree? Then you're not the only one. Many people once started working without getting their degree. That's not a bad thing. But maybe you sometimes think, 'I'd like to learn something new. Can I do that without a degree?' Good news: yes, you can! Lone helps you do that.

Are you caring, patient and do you enjoy working with people? Then a job in healthcare is just the thing for you. The healthcare industry - that's all the work in hospitals, nursing homes and home care - is meaningful and offers many opportunities for temporary workers. Whether you already have experience or haven't worked in healthcare before, there are many ways to get in. In this article you can read all about work in care, what training you can take and how Doorzaam can help you get started in care.

Clear explanations often help you get started faster. That is why Doorzaam has developed videos in which we explain what we can do for you as a temporary employee. Because a picture often says more than a thousand words. Our videos are specially made for you as a temporary worker and show in a simple and clear way what benefits there are and what they can give you. We also give tips on working safely and let the agency workers have their say. Curious what Loyal can do for you? Read on or watch the videos directly.

Yesterday, July 15 was Youth Skills Day. A day dedicated to how important learning, growing and continuing to develop yourself is. Especially for young people working or starting out in the job market. Whether you work in a warehouse, in catering or on a construction site: your skills are valuable and you can continue to develop them.

Because the labor market is always changing, every year the UWV comes up with a new list of opportunity occupations for the year. This year 3 new opportunity professions have been added for which you can use the Kansberoepbudget. Want to know which professions these are? Then read on.

Are you temporarily without an assignment or work? That can take some getting used to. But it can also offer opportunities! For example, to reflect on where you are now and where you want to work towards. See it as a moment to step back from your current situation and come back as a better version of yourself. How? Small steps often make a big difference. Below are three ways you can do that.

The administrative department keeps an organization running. Administrative work is multifaceted with tasks ranging from data processing, to customer contact. As an administrative assistant, you are the support of all other departments within an organization. For people who prefer working behind a desk or diving into paperwork, the administrative sector offers plenty of opportunities.

Being able to speak well. "You either can or you can't." At least we don't agree with that. You can learn to communicate. And it is very important to be able to communicate well with your colleagues. As a temporary worker, you often work in different places with new colleagues and supervisors all the time.

Word, Excel and, recently, ChatGPT... We can't really avoid them in the workplace anymore. It can be difficult to navigate this constantly changing world. How do you keep up? And how can you make sure your skills are completely up-to-date so that you can work successfully?

More and more working Dutch people want to switch to the green sector. For example as a gardener, landscaper, gardener or in a sector such as horticulture. Maybe you would like to make the switch and enjoy working with green. Or maybe you have just finished school and you see opportunities in this sector.

With the Kansberoepbudget you can retrain yourself for a promising profession. Doorzaam reimburses your training or course to a maximum of €1,500. But how do you know which profession falls under this budget? We explain it to you in this article!

On Thursday, April 17 at 19:00, Doorzaam is hosting the webinar Storytelling. During this webinar especially for temporary workers you will learn all about good communication and how to make your wishes regarding your work and your development clear.

Are you finding it difficult to decide which reimbursement from Loneys is best for you? Then we have something for you! The Lone Worker Quiz, which lets you know within a minute which reimbursement is best for you. Answer a few simple questions and you can get started right away!

Henny has dreamed of becoming a truck driver since childhood. While working as a temp, she finally gets the chance to make this dream come true thanks to Doorzaam's Development Budget.

That may sound like something you only do at a party or in the pub, but nothing could be further from the truth. After all, stories play a major role in the workplace. Because working with pleasure and success starts with good communication. And that includes a good story!

On this page you will find all of Doorzaam's webinars specifically for temporary workers. These webinars give you valuable information and advice on topics such as health, safety and development.

Do you have trouble with the Dutch language, trouble with math or don't know how to use computers very well? Without reading, writing, math and digital skills, it can be difficult to do your job well.

Bibian worked in education for many years, but wanted to take a different step in her career. She wanted to do something with sports. Through the Development Budget, Bibian was able to retrain herself as a sports supervisor.

Thanks to the Dutch Language Budget of Doorzaam, Aleksandra and Alla got the chance to learn the Dutch language. A language that is difficult for many foreign temporary workers to learn. Watch Aleksandra and Alla's story about how they learned the Dutch language here.

Sustainable employability means staying healthy, safe and having fun at work. Whether you have a short assignment or work for an employer for a longer period of time, it is important that your work remains enjoyable and that you have opportunities for advancement. But what exactly does this term "sustainable employability" mean? And what can you do to keep yourself sustainably employable?

Discover Lone: your support for safe and healthy work. Have you ever heard of Lonesome? Do you know what we stand for and what we can do for you? Lone is there especially for you as a temporary worker. We were founded by employers and unions with a clear goal: making sure you can work healthy, safe and with pleasure. In addition, we offer support for your career, learning and money matters.

The work life of Brian, a young temporary worker, took a different turn thanks to the support of Lonesome and their Development Budget. His story is an example of how targeted help can lead to a new and successful career.

As a temporary employee, you may feel that you have fewer opportunities for advancement within a company than permanent employees. But that doesn't have to be true at all. In this article, we discuss how you can work on your career as a temporary worker and what steps you can take to grow.

Are you working as a temporary worker and would like to continue learning without quitting your job? Then maybe hands-on learning suits you. Learning and working at the same time. Through a BBL training program.

That may sound like something you only do at a party or in the pub, but nothing could be further from the truth. After all, stories play a major role in the workplace. Because working with pleasure and success starts with good communication. And that includes a good story!

Frans wondered if he was still happy in his job. Was he still getting satisfaction from it? How was his health? And what about his finances? These questions only came up when things were not going so well. But how should he proceed?

You are employed as a temporary worker. What does that mean for your pay and how do you know what you are entitled to? Where can you go for questions and who is responsible for checking your contract with your temporary employer?

Judith had always thought that her academic title would open doors for her. "I thought that once I had that academic title, the world would open up to me and everyone would want me," Judith says. She had worked hard to go from mavo, havo, vwo to university. But reality proved otherwise. "It just wouldn't work out and I really did all kinds of things," she says.

For temporary workers and status holders who have language difficulties, it can be difficult to learn the Dutch language. It can then be difficult to make clear in everyday life and in your career how you feel about yourself, what you think or what you want.

Life can take unexpected turns, and sometimes this leads to unexpected opportunities. This happened to Roel, a temporary worker who worked in the hospitality industry for years, but suddenly had to look for a new direction due to the corona pandemic. Read more about how this budget helped Roel turn his career around and find his way into landscaping.

Patricia, a temporary employee at Waterschap Rivierenland, shares her experience about Doorzaam's Development Budget, which has positively changed her life. As a junior financial administrative assistant in Tiel, Patricia began her self-improvement journey with a focus on personal training designed to strengthen her vitality and increase her self-confidence.