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Dear readers, A lot of articles I read nowadays are focussing on how to find a job when you're over 45. But what about the millennials or echo boomers (named after their parents, the babyboomers)?  These youngsters (born between the eighties and the early 2000s) are digitally native general enjoy living and working in the cities. According to wikipedia  some employers are concerned that Millennials have too great expectations from the workplace. Some studies predict they will switch jobs frequently, holding many more jobs than Gen Xers due to their great expectations. Newer research shows that Millennials change jobs for the same reasons as other generations—namely, more money and a more innovative work environment. They look for versatility and flexibility in the workplace, and strive for a strong  work–life balance  in their jobs and have similar career aspirations to other generations, valuing financial security and a di...

While reading some articles on finding a new job I came across some interesting findings. As you all know I've recently started job-hunting again. Important detail:I am over 45, so this makes the job-hunting extra challenging. I've already contacted some key figures in my network and I must say the ball is rolling (as we say in dutch). But what about flexible jobs? Meaning jobs that can be executed as from your home office? In contrast to our image of telework jobs, many high powered and lucrative positions are flexible. Mostly because the businesses are small to midsize. “A common misconception is that work-from-home jobs pay nowhere near traditional jobs,” said Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of FlexJobs. “However, we’ve found the compensation and benefits offered with work from home jobs to be comparable with similar in-office positions. For example, one of the best parts about telecommuting is that job-seekers can broaden the geographic area of their job search. This means that ...

Hello dear reader, A couple of months ago I wrote an article on pro's & contra's of outsourcing. The number of clicks exceeded the regular number of enthousiasts who tend to read my articles.:-) I want to explore again the advantages of outsourcing, today in a domaine with huge potential...