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It starts with a cup of coffee and a good conversation

Looking for a new job is quite a step. Especially when you don't yet know exactly what you want, what suits you, or what gives you energy.

That's why, at Concreeto, we believe it's important not to look at a CV alone. After all, behind every applicant is a person with their own story, character, wishes and expectations. With us, you can simply pull up a chair, face-to-face, with a cup of coffee.

We want to know who you are, what you're good at, and what matters to you. But perhaps even more importantly: what makes you happy in the workplace? Because a job might look perfect on paper. Ultimately, it's about it feeling right too. About going home at the end of the day thinking: this suits me!

Not just any job, but a place where you feel good

Some people are happiest with nice colleagues and plenty of contact with others. Others prefer to work independently and value their freedom. Maybe you want fixed working hours, or perhaps flexibility instead. Maybe you get energy from variety and love it when no two days are the same.

There's no standard recipe for happiness at work. What works for one person doesn't necessarily work for another. That's why your preferences aren't just boxes to tick for us. They're the starting point in finding your perfect workplace.

We listen to what matters to you and then look for a job that fits. Not just finding a job, but a place where you feel good. That's what it's all about for us.

Acting quickly to keep things running smoothly

Of course, it can happen that you only discover after a while that a workplace isn't quite right for you. That's not a problem, and it can happen to anyone. As far as we're concerned, you shouldn't have to live with that for weeks on end.

For example, a temporary worker recently called us because he wasn't entirely happy with his workplace. Rather than putting off the conversation, we immediately looked into what was possible.

The result? The very next day, he was working somewhere else that suited him much better.

And that's exactly what we think matters. Listening, thinking along with you, and then actually doing something about it. No long stories, just action when it's needed.

A warm welcome sets the tone

Think back to the first time you walked into somewhere new. You might still remember exactly how it felt when someone immediately put you at ease. A smile. Someone greeting you by name. A cup of coffee. Someone asking how you're doing. They're small things, but they make a big difference.

At Concreeto, we think it's important that you feel welcome. Not just the first time you come to us, but also once you start working for a client afterwards. Because, of course, a good first impression is nice. But the feeling that you belong, that you're valued, and that you're seen, matters far more in the end.

Expressing appreciation keeps the energy going

Sometimes it's just a few words.

"Well done!", "Great that you took this on.", "The client is really pleased with you."

Yet it's precisely those words that can send someone home with a smile. As far as we're concerned, appreciation doesn't need to be complicated. If we see someone doing a great job, we like to say so. And if we get positive feedback from a client? Then we'll certainly pass that on to you. Because good work deserves to be seen and heard.

What does happiness at work mean according to our temporary workers?

We could tell you what matters to us. But ultimately, it's the people doing the work every day who can best explain what happiness at work means to them.

So we simply asked.

"For me, happiness at work is having a calm mind and a good team around me." — Abolfazl, cleaner

"The best moment recently? The news about my new contract at Concreeto." — Georgian, cleaner

"For me, happiness at work is feeling respected and valued, with good communication with your colleagues." — Petrut, industrial cleaner

"The best moment recently? Successfully completing an important task together with my team." — Steve, logistics employee

"For me, happinesss at work is working somewhere with lovely, kind people and colleagues where I feel valued." - Timea, cleaner

And perhaps these responses capture exactly what happiness at work is all about.

The feeling that you're in the right place. That you know where you stand. That people listen to you. That you're valued. And that you go home at the end of your working day feeling good.

Looking for a workplace where you'll feel good?

Now that you know what happiness at work means to us and our temporary workers, the Week of Happiness at Work is a great moment to reflect on your own happiness at work too.

Because work is a big part of your life. So it's nice not to think "here we go again" every Monday, but instead to start your week feeling good. Maybe it's time for a new step. Maybe you're simply curious about what would suit you better. We'd love to hear your story. At Concreeto, we look together with you at what you can do, what you want, and above all, what feels right for you.

Ready for a job that better matches you and your energy? Take a look at our vacancies, try our free CV builder, or simply drop by for a cup of coffee. Who knows, your next happy-at-work moment might just begin at our coffee table!