Next Generation at Work
Next generation at work
It was that time again: our annual Next Generation at Work event. An afternoon where work and family come together in Hoofddorp. Children curiously looking around to see where mom or dad is spending all that time. Parents beaming and colleagues seeing each other from a different side. An afternoon like this proves what we consider important as an organization: Connecting people. And how beautiful it is that we don't just say that, but actually live it. That you see that work is not a place of only meetings, laptops and tightly packed agendas. Exactly because we believe that connecting with each other creates value.
Poking around the office
The little ones got a behind-the-scenes look at their parents' work. And it didn't stop at watching.
They dove into an afternoon of activities organized in our own HeadFirst Group theater:
- jumping on a cheerful bouncy castle, with slide of course!
- glitter and color in the face thanks to the make-up table
- get a balloon figure at the tiktok-hype bella balloon
And if that wasn't enough, Stitch walked around giving everyone a hug and taking pictures together. There was also plenty of time to finally show the kids where mom or dad hangs out all day. These tours caused puzzled looks here and there, especially at the desks that can be raised and lowered. Suddenly mom or dad's work seemed less "dusty" than imagined after all.
The beauty of the day: parents proudly shared their workplaces and children saw that work is not just about screens and numbers, but also about fun and cooperation. This provides conversation material for home and bonding for the workplace.
Join
If this day made anything clear, it is that working becomes even more fun when you really know your colleagues. Not just from behind a screen, but in the small moments in between and the conversations that linger. At HeadFirst Group we believe that attention is not an extra, but the standard. If you combine that with a good dose of fun, you get a work environment where you go to every day with meaning.
Do you want to be part of such a club? Dive into the world of HeadFirst Group, discover where you fit right in and find the role that matches your energy, ambitions and talents.
Working at an organization where connection is key?
Changemaker Awards
Together we celebrate change: The Changemaker Awards
HeadFirst Group is all about people who move. Who don't wait, but set something in motion. Who say with a smile, "Let me try." And they do. That mentality is what makes HeadFirst Group special. That's why we have the Changemaker Awards, a moment where we thank colleagues who bring this mentality to life every day. People who show what happens when you dare, share and persevere. This is how our organization shows that initiative is seen and appreciated.
True Changemakers
What makes someone a true changemaker? It goes far beyond simply doing a good job. Our winners are people who dare to make a difference: they push boundaries, show ownership and take steps that produce visible results. They see opportunities where others see barriers and naturally bring others into their energy. All this while remaining human, approachable and sincere, making a lasting impact on those around them.
Celebrating successes
At HeadFirst Group we consciously put colleagues in the spotlight during our four moments, the quarterly meetings and during the Changemaker Awards. These are the moments when we reflect on your efforts, your impact and what your contribution means to the team and the organization. We make sure you get the attention you deserve, because what you do matters. You are seen, appreciated and rewarded. Celebrating success is not an afterthought for us, but a real core value, something that connects us as an organization and moves us forward.
Together we grow further
The first European edition of the Changemaker Awards showcased the qualities of changemakers: people who dare to make a difference, push boundaries, show ownership, achieve results and bring others along with their energy. For this award, colleagues could nominate each other. This way we really show the effort everyone puts into the numerous projects and activities at HeadFirst Group.
Of course there were also prizes: each winner received a beautiful voucher of €500, a tangible token of appreciation that feels like a compliment and a vote of confidence. But the real reward was in the atmosphere of the day itself: the pride, the smiles and, above all, the feeling that your efforts are seen. It is that combination of appreciation, pleasure and confidence that moves us forward every day.
Will you be our next Changemaker?
At HeadFirst Group, you'll help build an organization where human ambition and smart technology reinforce each other. A place where you get room to try, make mistakes, learn and grow. Where initiative and guts are not only noticed, but also rewarded, by colleagues and by the organization. That makes working here not only productive, but also fun, inspiring and above all meaningful.
Working at an organization that values and rewards your hard work?
Challenge accepted: make local talent global
Challenge Accepted: make local talent global
Team HeadFirst Group
How do you really help talent grow? That was the central question during the Topsport Community Challenge, in the iconic Omnisport Apeldoorn, and coincidentally also a question that we at HeadFirst Group deal with every day.
Omnisport is no ordinary venue. It is a place where track cyclists like Harry Lavreysen train hard for gold and where athletes like Lieke Klaver and Femke Bol push their limits. That top sports mentality, always wanting to improve and going for the best result together, comes to life there. That ideal setting and exactly what appeals to us at HeadFirst Group.
The right ingredients
During the Challenge, the partners of the Topsport Community came together to explore how to recruit, retain and develop talent. Because let's face it: that is one of the biggest challenges of our time. No organization is the same; culture, leadership and personal drives all play a role. So there is no blueprint, but there are ingredients that work.
From HeadFirst Group, Claudia, Martijn, Britt and Rogier from our People & Culture team went to work with one common learning objective: how can we make talent development within our organization even stronger? Guided by former top athletes and coaches, they discovered new insights about leadership, cooperation and growth. Together with the other partners, they presented their plans, received honest feedback and immediately translated that into concrete action.
Develop yourself at HeadFirst Group
For us, talent development goes beyond a nice word on paper. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to grow - in knowledge, in skills, but also as people. Just like in top sports, it's about setting goals, daring to ask for feedback, challenging each other and celebrating successes.
At HeadFirst Group, you get plenty of room for that. Whether you're a recruiter, marketer or data analyst. We challenge you to keep improving yourself. We offer education and training, but also space to learn in practice: by working with inspiring colleagues, taking responsibility and experimenting with new ideas.
Growing together
The Topsport Community Challenge gave us an additional sense of why we think this is so important. Talent only really grows when you invest in the right environment: a place where trust, ambition and fun come together. We left Omnisport with concrete plans and a clear goal: to support our colleagues even better in their development. Because growing talent, locally and internationally, is top sport. And we at HeadFirst Group are proud of that every day.
Do you also want to work in an environment where growth, energy and team spirit are key?
Sterksen moved
Sterksen moves into 5TRACKS Offices Breda
Sterksen has found a new home in the heart of Breda! Our label has moved to a brand new location: 5TRACKS Offices, right next to Breda Station. A place that excels in accessibility, facilities and sustainability. And that fits perfectly with how we work at HeadFirst Group: with attention to vitality, connection and growth.
Connected work
At HeadFirst Group, we believe that an inspiring work environment contributes to work happiness and performance. 5TRACKS is more than an office, it is a meeting place. The vibrant atrium is the heart of the building: the place for creative sessions, spontaneous meetings, meetings and a good cup of coffee.
At 5TRACKS, you work among people who are just as driven as you are. In the atrium, you exchange knowledge and ideas in a casual manner. Inspiration and motivation guaranteed! And that fits in perfectly with our core value: "Connecting People".
Connection is at the core of our existence. We are curious, show genuine interest in each other and believe that collaboration leads to growth. In an environment like 5TRACKS, where transparency and community are key, that comes into its own.
Sustainable and future-proof
Sustainability is a top priority at HeadFirst Group. As a B Corp-certified organization, we are part of a global movement of companies that have sustainability, ethics and inclusiveness at their core. From carbon reduction to fair working relationships, with us you actively contribute to a fairer, greener and future-proof labor market.
Of course, that includes a sustainable office. The 5TRACKS building was designed with the future in mind: energy efficient and built with sustainable materials. The installations are geared to a healthy indoor climate, so that you are optimally supported in your work. 5TRACKS complies with the WELL certification, an international system that assesses the built environment for elements that influence the health and well-being of people.
A place to make the most of yourself
At HeadFirst Group, we see our work as top sport. That's why we encourage an environment where vitality is key. In the new office you will find everything you need to stay mentally and physically balanced. The adjacent Spoorpark forms the transition between city and railroad. Here you can have lunch outside, walk around with a colleague to talk through a pitch, or move a brainstorming session outside for fresher ideas. In addition, there is a gym and you can eat delicious and healthy food at local restaurants. In short: power enough to always be at your best.
Can you see yourself working at 5TRACKS?
Amsterdam Half Marathon
In action at the Amsterdam half marathon
Team HeadFirst Group
Last Sunday we were at the start of the Half Marathon of Amsterdam with a large group of HeadFirst Group colleagues! One of the most beautiful and popular running events in the Netherlands, with a course that runs right through the city, from the Olympic Stadium to the Amstel River and back again. The atmosphere was fantastic: thousands of runners, enthusiastic spectators along the route and a sun that played along just right.
Top performance
While at the full marathon the Kenyan Kipchumba made history with a new course record, Team HeadFirst Group also put in a top performance. We finished 13th out of 250 participating companies during the half marathon. A result we are extremely proud of! With top times within our ranks, such as an impressive 1 hour and 23 minutes, we showed that perseverance, focus and teamwork also come together perfectly outside the workplace.
At HeadFirst Group we strongly believe in the importance of vitality. Not only because sports is good for your body, but also because it contributes to your mental fitness and energy at work. Playing sports together also strengthens the bond between colleagues, something we clearly felt this weekend. Along the route it was one big party of colleagues encouraging each other, laughing together and helping each other through the difficult kilometers. That closeness is exactly what makes our culture so special.
One step better every day
And as with any athletic challenge, we learned something new. About perseverance, how to deal with a dip halfway through or how far you can get if you keep motivating each other. Because in the end that is what it is all about: growing together, making each other better, step by step. Learn Everyday in optima forma.
The muscle pain has now set in. Some walked down the stairs on Monday a little stiffer than usual, but the feeling of pride prevails. Proud of our team, of the performance, of the cooperation and energy that we put down together. This experience shows that vitality is not just something we find important, but something we really live at HeadFirst Group. It tastes like more, on to the next sportive challenge with Team HeadFirst Group!
Become part of Team HeadFirst Group and run with us next year!
Corporate party Destination Unknown
Destination Unknown
Dare to celebrate
No targets, laptops or meetings for a while, just passports and boarding passes. On September 25, we at HeadFirst Group enjoyed Destination Unknown. A party full of surprises, because working together is fun, but celebrating our successes together is even better!
From the moment you checked into our own HeadFirst Group Theater, you felt it: this was not going to be an ordinary evening. The entire venue had been transformed into a bustling airport, complete with boarding passes, customs checks and gate announcements. This is how we celebrate successes at HeadFirst Group!
Tabitha steals the show
As our "crew" of pilots and flight attendants serve drinks and snacks, the venue transforms into a bustling plane full of energy. The dance floor rises, everyone is on cloud nine and there is no sign of turbulence.
A good party stands or falls with the music. DJ I-Claud kicked off with tasty beats and got everyone on the dance floor in no time. But the real highlight of the evening? That was without a doubt Tabitha. As a surprise act she appeared on stage and turned the HeadFirst Group Theater completely upside down. What. One. Energy. From the first note, she had everyone with her.
After this performance, the DJs of Qmusic The Party took over and we all danced together into the wee hours of the morning.
This is how we build your job satisfaction
You work hard and you celebrate hard, which is exactly what makes us strong. With us, a company party is not just an evening of fun; it is a time to connect, reflect on what we accomplish together and get to know each other better.
A strong work environment starts with you. With the feeling that you are seen and appreciated. Destination Unknown shows what HeadFirst Group is really about: being on the road together towards new goals, projects and successes, with fun, pride and above all with each other.
You may have missed this flight, but go ahead and book your ticket for the next trip. Don't miss the next Destination Unknown and experience for yourself what it's like to fly with HeadFirst Group.
Become part of our team, and dance with us at our next party!
Premier Padel
Colleagues pick up wins at Premier Padel!
Team HeadFirst Group
At HeadFirst Group, we do love a challenge. Therefore, together with the partners of the Topsport Community, we were on the court during Premier Padel Rotterdam, the biggest padel tournament in the Netherlands. Here the best players in the world compete for the title. While the world's best were preparing for their matches in Ahoy, we played our own tournament on a court next door. A unique experience, right in the middle of the atmosphere of top sport. Because just like on the work floor at HeadFirst Group, it's all about cooperation, connecting and getting a little better every day.
In addition to the world's top
While on center court the world's top players, such as Federico Chingotto & Alejandro Galán and Agustín Tapia & Arturo Coello (who eventually went home with the win), were getting ready for matches, we played our own tournament. The atmosphere was there right away: fanatical rallies, lots of smiling faces and plenty of energy on the court. You can tell that the Topsport Community partners have the same mindset as we do at HeadFirst Group.
The finals of our own competition provided spectacle, and it was extra nice to see our colleagues win prizes. They went home with a personalized racket. After playing sports, we had dinner together, laughed and talked afterwards with sports icons such as Pieter van den Hoogenband, Marit Bouwmeester, John van Lottum and Fatima Moreiro de Melo. A perfect mix of sports, connection and fun, just the way we like to see it at Team HeadFirst Group.
Shared elite sports mentality
What made this evening extra special was the top sports mentality that was palpable everywhere. By standing among such inspiring athletes, you realize how important focus, discipline and cooperation are. Values that also make the difference for us. In the aftermovie, our colleague Duco beautifully explains how this top-class sports mentality fits in seamlessly with our growth ambition: getting better together, continuing to learn and taking on new challenges with courage. Whether on the work floor or on the padel court, at HeadFirst Group you always go for the win!
Become part of a team that wants to get better every day, just like in elite sports.
Vitality Week at HeadFirst Group
How we invest in your well-being
Vitality Week | 2025
At HeadFirst Group, we believe that working on vitality goes beyond a background initiative. It is a natural part of our way of working. We want you to feel good about yourself. So that you go to work full of energy and fun. That is why we regularly organize activities that encourage you to consciously deal with your health, energy and well-being.
Our Vitality Week is a good example of this. This week focuses on exercise, mental resilience, healthy nutrition and connection. You sport together with colleagues, learn from inspiring speakers and take time to reflect on what you need to stay well balanced.
Curious about what that looks like in practice? We take you along and show you how this week took shape and what it says about working at HeadFirst Group.
A flying start with Sanne Wevers
The kickoff of our Vitality Week was all about inspiration and mental resilience. For that, we had a special guest: Sanne Wevers. Sanne is among the most successful Dutch gymnasts of all time and made history by becoming the first Dutchman ever to win gold on the balance beam at the Rio 2016 Olympics . She shared her story about focus, perseverance and dealing with pressure. All valuable insights that you can also take into your work and daily life.
During her talk, Sanne took us through her journey as an elite athlete. She spoke candidly about setting goals, dealing with setbacks and pushing boundaries. Themes that are not only relevant in sports, but also in the workplace and in everyday life. For colleagues at HeadFirst Group, her story was extra valuable: it underscored the importance of mental resilience, focus and personal growth. Because those who are well balanced not only get the best out of themselves, but also contribute to a stronger team.
Movement and balance
In addition to inspiring stories, there was also plenty of room for exercise and connection during Vitality Week. During the Walk & Talk with our own receptionist Ellen, colleagues discovered the most beautiful spots in the neighborhood. The perfect way to combine fresh air with nice conversations.
The HYROX workouts with our own account manager Melvin Blaauw also provided plenty of action. From a tough leg day to a challenging upper body workout, everyone was able to participate at their own level. The result? Lots of sweat, smiling faces and a strong team spirit.
Nutrition and vitality
At HeadFirst Group, vitality is not only about exercise and relaxation, but also about reflection and personal growth. In our Open up Masterclass, dietician Roos London guided colleagues in discovering the relationship between emotions and eating behavior. By gaining new insights about personal patterns and learning to apply practical tips, colleagues immediately take something away for their daily lives. This is a great example of our core value Learn Every Day: continuous learning and growth.
Wall of Compliments
During Vitality Week, you could surprise your colleagues with a compliment on the Compliments Wall. A small gesture, but with great effect. At HeadFirst Group we find it important that everyone respects and appreciates each other, because that is the basis for a healthy and pleasant working environment. Here you can count on a place where you are seen, where your ideas count and where positivity and appreciation are a normal part of your working day.
Would you also like to work at an organization where vitality is key?
From desk to obstacle course: colleagues brave Mud Masters
From desk to obstacle course: colleagues brave Mud Masters
Mud Masters 2025 | Haarlemmermeer
Together through the mud: this is how we do it at Team HeadFirst Group
A temperature of 30 degrees, gallons of mud and dozens of obstacles - that may sound like hard work, but for us it was mostly enjoyment. With 37 colleagues from HeadFirst Group we were at the start of Mud Masters Haarlemmermeer 2025. Spread over 6 and 12 kilometers, we braved slippery slopes, crawl tunnels, ice baths and rope constructions. Together. Because at Team HeadFirst Group you don't push boundaries on your own.
Collaborate
This day was about more than just physical challenge. It was about helping, motivating and encouraging each other - exactly what Connecting People, one of our core values, is all about. In our striking Team HeadFirst Group shirts, we dragged each other through the toughest parts. Not for nothing do we say: we dare to win.
Top sportsmanship on and off the job
Besides the sweat and sore muscles, this day provided a lot of energy above all. Energy that we also put into our work. Because within HeadFirst Group we believe that the power of sports - perseverance, team spirit, focus - fits perfectly with the way we work and grow. That is also why we Team HeadFirst Group created: a program that connects colleagues through sports, health and shared experiences.
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HeadFirst Group present at 9th edition Diversity Dinner
HeadFirst Group present at 9th edition Diversity Dinner
On May 27, we attended the 9th edition of the Diversity Dinnerorganized by Global People, the event where diversity, inclusion and genuine encounters take center stage. In the atmospheric Railway Museum we spoke with young, talented professionals from diverse backgrounds and shared inspiring stories. A unique evening without resumes, but with real connection.
No resume, do a good interview
The evening began with a vibrant job fair, where we interacted with promising professionals from diverse backgrounds. No resumes or application forms, but personal conversations centered on genuine interest. This accessible and human approach breaks down traditional selection barriers and creates valuable connections and insights you don't get from a paper profile.
During the three-course dinner, we were inspired by contributions from Yeliz Çiçek, former editor-in-chief of Vogue Netherlands, and journalist and best-selling author Joris Luyendijk, among others. Both shared their insights on diversity, inclusion and the power of representation. Their stories emphasized the importance of an inclusive society and labor market.
A unique aspect of the Diversity Dinner is the objective matching between candidates and employers. These matches are made based on a competency-driven talent scan from The Selection Lab. This eliminates the subjectivity of the traditional resume and allows candidates to present themselves based on their personality and skills.
Questions about our diversity and inclusion policy?
Within HeadFirst Group, we are committed every day to a working environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and appreciated. Our DE&I Taskforce plays an important role in this. Do you have questions about our approach or ideas to contribute to an inclusive work culture? Feel free to send a message to diversity@headfirst.nl - we like to think along with you!
Do you also want to be part of an organization that is committed to diversity, inclusion and connection every day? Check out our job openings and become part of our team!