Be mindful, be present

“Mindfulness can be described as the practice of paying attention in the present moment and doing it intentionally and with non-judgment.” We live in unprecedented times – you have probably read already 100 articles starting with or containing this sentence. But it doesn’t make it less true. Since December last …

Put a genuine smile on your face and rock the workplace!

Put a genuine smile on your face and rock the workplace!   Every year, companies are investing significantly in employee’s engagement programs to boost their productivity. There is, however, one simple, powerful and (on top of that!) free tool that is rarely mentioned on the list. It is what we will …

How to compete in the Olympic games of job hunting

How to compete in the Olympic games of job hunting On the job (marathon) hunt? Get ready like an Olympian!   The Winter Olympic Games kicked off in PyeongChang. Thousands of athletes are on their starting blocks hoping to win those long coveted medals after intense preparation, training and sacrifices. And job …

How to Ensure Mental Health at Work

How to Ensure Mental Health at Work   Growing up can be a real challenge, and many people will tell you so. Transitioning to adulthood often requires young people to start making very important decisions regarding one’s education and career while getting accustomed to new social interactions with family and …

The manual of the young unemployed

The manual of the young unemployed How to survive unemployment without completely losing your mind   It is not a novelty that unemployment is hitting hard on our societies, and especially on young people. And it is equally not new that, sooner or later, youngsters will have to face a …

Are young professionals protected against mental illnesses?

Mental Health in the working environment Are young professionals protected against mental illnesses?   In these last years, the topics of mental illness and mental health have become more and more present in everyday life and discussions, especially when related to young people; they have inspired many organizations and institutions …

#Run4Employment – a great success

On 13 September 2015, in Parc Léopold (Brussels) the rain held off just long enough for 11 brave teams to go for a little run. The 55 participants in the first ever Run for Employment each had to run 1km before handing over a symbolic briefcase to the next member of their team. Children and adults, women and men, seasoned runners and struggling newbies, everyone stepped up and gave it a go. The prize? A 50€ voucher for The Black Sheep bar…and eternal glory.

What Role Does Sport Play in Dealing with Youth Unemployment?

Ahead of our Run for Employment that will take place in the framework of the European Week of Sport read an interview with Lidija Globokar – the President of Project 668 on the role of sport in fighting youth unemployment (the text was originally published on EuropeanPublicAffairs.eu)