Monique, a 51-year-old job seeker, discovered that although a foundation was interested in her professional background, they rejected her application because of the required fee she would have had to pay. She shared her discouraging experience with Anne-Marije Buckens, a professional who specializes in helping older workers find employment.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The Dutch retail chain HEMA is celebrating its 100th anniversary since opening its first store in Amsterdam in 1926. The company, known for its household goods and the popular rookworst sandwich, has evolved over the century to serve a diverse range of customers.
Airbnb is ending the practice of allowing hosts to impose specific cleaning tasks, such as washing dishes or stripping beds, on their guests before checkout. Experts suggest this move aims to make the platform more mainstream, though some question if the change will truly benefit the user experience.
Heineken has warned British pubs that the rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications is changing alcohol consumption patterns. The brewer suggests that venues should adjust their strategies by promoting smaller serving sizes and non-alcoholic options to adapt to customers who are drinking less.
Airbnb is banning unreasonable checkout tasks like washing dishes or taking out the trash to address guest complaints about excessive cleaning demands. These new guidelines apply to all bookings made from November 20 and aim to simplify house rules while preventing hosts from imposing unfair penalties or separate contracts.
An increasing number of retirees in the Netherlands are choosing to continue working after reaching the state pension age. For individuals like Cor, staying employed provides necessary structure and purpose beyond leisure activities like playing the guitar.
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