Articles
Interview Gersom & The Dutch Sport Tech Fund; my Human Capital role to support investments in start-ups and scale-ups
Venture Capitalists: ‘Team’ is key
In selecting investments, VCs place the greatest importance on the management team (source: NBER). Yet often neglected in pracice. This is where I can add value to clients, amongst other critical People Areas.
HR at successful scale-ups
This HBR article shows the important transition at scale-up phase, emphasizing the need to build a strong & autonomous team and culture in a lean set-up. Clients can hire me as HR Expert to drive growth and efficiency.
Only 23% of reorgs are effective?
McKinsey surveyed executives and only 23% of them reported that their reorganisations met its initial objectives and improved performance. My track record is much stronger and will increase your chance of success.
OpenUp & Gersom van der Spek
An interview with OpenUp, one of the most successful Dutch companies to provide online pschycological support, to discuss Body&Fit’s wellbeing programme during my time as HR Director out there (2019-2023)
Sterk door Werk video with Gersom
Video item to promote mental health on the workfloor in collaboration with the national movement Sterk door Werk and (former) speedskaters Pien Hersman and Stefan Groothuis - created in 2024.