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INTERNSHIP AT CLIQ PART II

Welcome to Part 2 of our internship series, where we shine a light on the experiences of fresh business starters at CLIQ. In this article, we’re introducing Dominic, who supports our Cloud system, ICT & Security team as an intern.

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    INTERNSHIP AT CLIQ PART I

    At CLIQ, we like welcoming interns into our team. It’s more than just an opportunity for young professionals to gain experience—it’s a two-way street of growth and inspiration. Here you read part 1 and get to know our Finance intern António.

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    TEAM COLLABORATION IN TIMES OF AI

    Teamwork has always been at the core of successful projects at CLIQ. In recent years, however, artificial intelligence has noticeably started to influence the way teams collaborate. Read more here.

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    ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THINK BOLD, ACT BOLD

    At CLIQ, we value an entrepreneurial mindset – a proactive approach to challenges, opportunities, and innovation. Thinking like an owner means taking initiative, embracing calculated risks, and driving meaningful progress. Learn more in this article.

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    OUR 5 CORE CORPORATE VALUES

    Every strong organisation is built on a clear foundation of values. These aren’t just ideals; they’re the principles that shape how we work, interact, and achieve success together. At CLIQ, five core values guide us in our working life. Here’s a straightforward look at what they mean to us and how they drive our actions every day.

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    3 LESSONS WITH AMIT NARAIN

    Meet Amit Narain, our Senior ICT Administrator with a passion for problem-solving, collaboration, and fostering a positive work environment. In this article, Amit shares three invaluable lessons he’s learnt during his journey at CLIQ. Let’s dive into Amit’s experiences he’s gained along the way.

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    THIS IS HOANG-MINH LUU

    Hoang-Minh Luu has been an integral part of CLIQ since 2015, helping to shape the company’s billing operations. Originally from France, Hoang-Minh moved to Amsterdam in 2007. In this interview, we learn more about Hoang-Minh’s career journey and personal life.

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    WHAT CREATIVITY MEANS FOR CLIQ

    Creativity is one of the driving forces behind innovation, adaptability, and resilience. At CLIQ, creativity has always been at the heart of our operations, enabling us to respond quickly to industry changes and stay ahead of emerging trends. Read more here.

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    3 LESSONS I LEARNED IN OVER 10 YEARS AT CLIQ

    Years of experience in the workplace can offer invaluable lessons that guide professional growth and success. Our Senior Business Controller at CLIQ, who brings over 13 years of dedicated work, shares three key lessons from his career journey in this article.

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    THIS IS SVETLANA TOMOVA

    Svetlana Tomova has been with CLIQ for seven years, bringing her curiosity and passion for growth to the team. With a diverse background and a focus on improvement, she enjoys supporting her colleagues and helping them reach their goals. Read more in this article.

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    THE POWER OF COLLABORATION

    At CLIQ, we understand that innovation and success stem from the power of collaboration. We firmly believe that effective teamwork is crucial – not just for driving our company forward, but also for fostering our company culture. Read more in this article.

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    LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMED

    Natascha Renkers has been an essential external force in shaping CLIQ’s leadership approach. Since February 2024, she has been guiding our management team through enhancements in dynamics and decision-making. We sat down with her to discuss her work as a consultant expert in leadership and behaviour at CLIQ.

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    THIS IS WESLEY WIBORG

    Born and raised in South Africa, Wesley Wiborg discovered a love for adventure early on, a passion that would eventually lead him across continents. He leads a team as Head of Project Management, tackling daily challenges and exploring growth opportunities. In this article, we learn more about his career and personal life.

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    3 LESSONS I LEARNT IN OVER 10 YEARS AT CLIQ

    In business, the most valuable lessons often come from experience. With more than a decade of experience at CLIQ, our Head of Legal Affairs Annabel shares three key lessons she’s learned throughout her time at CLIQ.

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    WHY CONTINUOUS LEARNING IS ESSENTIAL

    In today’s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is more important than ever. As industries evolve and new technologies emerge, staying competitive means constantly updating skills and knowledge. Learn more about CLIQ’s development initiatives in this article.

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    OUR OFFICE CULTURE AT CLIQ

    At CLIQ, we understand the strength of our office culture. It’s the foundation that supports our team’s productivity, creativity, and overall job satisfaction. Find out in this blog article.

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    OUR HYBRID MODEL AND ITS BENEFITS

    At CLIQ, we believe in the power of flexible work arrangements. That’s why we have designed a remote working policy that supports a balance between in-office collaboration and the freedom to work from various locations. In this article, we explain how our approach is tailored to benefit both our team members and our organisational goals.

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    MASTERING THE ART OF FEEDBACK

    Feedback is essential for both personal and professional growth. At CLIQ, we recognise the importance of mastering this skill to foster a supportive company culture and thriving organisation. Here’s a guide on how to effectively give and receive feedback.

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    CAREER STARTERS AT CLIQ

    At CLIQ, we aim to provide growth opportunities for all our employees. That is why we are especially proud that many young talents have decided to begin their careers at CLIQ. For this article, we sat down with three colleagues who started into their work life with us.

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    UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF CULTURE

    Last week, CLIQ hosted a 2-hour online workshop focusing on intercultural communication and its impact on professional settings. The session provided an introduction to how culture influences our daily lives, especially in the workplace. In this article, you can read all about the highlights of the session.

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    CELEBRATING SIX MONTHS OF OUR COMPANY INTRANET

    It’s been six months since we introduced our new company intranet. Designed to enhance communication, collaboration, and access to information, the intranet has quickly become a vital part of our daily operations. Find out more in this article.

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    INSIGHTS ON THE FIRST HALF OF 2024

    As we reflect on the first half of 2024, our HR director Jenny Baerveldt shares valuable insights into how we have navigated changes and fostered a culture that values learning and well-being. Here are three key questions that provide a deeper understanding of our HR strategies and initiatives during this period.

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    CLIQ’S 4 BUSINESS UNITS IN A NUTSHELL

    CLIQ is organised into four main units: Service, Commercial, Tech, and Support. Each of these units plays an important role in helping the company run smoothly and effectively. In this article, we briefly explain the responsibilities and tasks of each of these units.

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    SHINTA PRATIKNYO: 3 LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED AT CLIQ

    In this interview, Shinta Pratiknyo shares three important lessons she’s learned during her decade at CLIQ. Shinta talks about the importance of staying positive, learning from failure, and keeping your goals in sight.

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    THIS IS YARON LIRASE LEISERSOHN

    In a fast-paced industry, adaptability and passion are key, and Yaron’s career is a testament to both. As CLIQ’s Head of BI, Yaron has not only followed the growth of the department as well as the company but has been a driving force behind it. Read more in this article.

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    DIVERSITY AT CLIQ

    At CLIQ, we understand that innovation thrives in a diverse environment. This is why we strive to create a workspace that features different personalities, each bringing unique strengths and perspectives to the table. Our employees are trained to learn about and recognise these different personality types. Find out more about this topic in this article.

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    3 LESSONS I LEARNED IN OVER 10 YEARS AT CLIQ

    Benjamin Bezold has been working in the entertainment industry for 25 years and joined CLIQ in 2012. Since then, he oversees all content acquisition activities of the company and travels the world hunting for new content opportunities and beyond, as its Licensing Director. Since Benjamin has been playing an important role at CLIQ for over 10 years, we asked him to share some of his key learnings during his time at CLIQ!

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    THIS IS SOPHIE SIEKMANN

    As our Global Communications Director (GCD), Sophie Siekmann serves as one of the primary advisors to our CEO, collaborates closely with our MT members, and leads the Communications Team as well as the organisation’s internal and external communication measures. In this interview, you get to know her better and learn why the success of others can also make you happy.

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    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

    On International Women’s Day, we highlight career tips from the accomplished women at the forefront of CLIQ. Their stories and advice offer a perspective on building a fulfilling career. Read the full article here.

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    FEMALE LEADERSHIP WITH NATHALIE NIJHUIS-LAM

    Female leadership has increasingly become a focal point in discussions around the world. In this article, we’re speaking with Nathalie Nijhuis-Lam, an accomplished female leader with expertise in brand marketing.

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    NEW YEAR’S WORK RESOLUTIONS IN 2024

    The beginning of a new year is the perfect moment to set intentions not just for our personal lives, but for our professional journey as well. While we often hear about New Year’s resolutions like hitting the gym or reading more books, here are three resolutions to support your professional growth in 2024.

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    HOW TO BEAT WINTER BLUES AT WORK

    As the winter months roll in, bringing shorter days and longer nights, many of us might experience the winter blues, especially at work. For us as a company, the well-being of our employees is always a priority and for this reason, it is important to address this seasonal change and its impact on mental health. In this article, we’ll summarise practical approaches to combat winter blues in the workplace.

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    THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT CLIQ

    With the holidays approaching, decorations starting to pop up around the office. But what truly makes the Christmas season at CLIQ special is the excitement and enthusiasm it sparks in our colleagues. In this article, we ask three of our colleagues what the holiday season means to them.

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    THIS IS ARNOUD SULKERS

    When Arnoud Sulkers embarked on his professional path with one of the Big Four accounting firms he soon realised that his true calling lies in the exciting domain of business control and strategy. In this interview, he talks about what makes working in the media and entertainment industry especially interesting and gives us a glimpse into his private life.

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    ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE II

    In recent months, a single topic has captured the attention of the tech and business communities: Artificial Intelligence. Here at CLIQ, it is important to us to always be in tune with the times and to be open and interested in new technical developments. In this series, we explain what Artificial Intelligence is, and show how it can reshape the landscape of the business world.

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    WHAT GOOD LEADERS DO DIFFERENTLY

    What does successful leadership mean? In 2022, CLIQ began to invest in leadership development in collaboration with our external L&D partners. While there’s an extensive list of leadership skills that great managers should possess, in this article, we spotlight three key competencies: strategic thinking, communication, and empathy.

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    THIS IS JORDI VREDENBURG

    In the dynamic world of finance, accuracy, strategic thinking, and leadership are paramount, and we are excited to introduce Jordi Vredenburg, our Director of Finance, who is owning all this and leading his department since 2017. His career journey is proof of his persistence in knowledge and professional growth. Here you can read more about his career path and personal life.

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    IN CONVERSATION WITH NATHALIE NIJHUIS-LAM

    As Lead of Inclusion & Diversity marketing transformation at Philips and supervisory board member at CLIQ, Nathalie Nijhuis-Lam brings a wealth of DEI experience and expertise. In this interview with her, she shares her knowledge and key insights with us and gives actionable tips to foster diversity, inclusion, and equity within organisations.

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    TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS

    Time management is an important topic in any corporate environment – not only for company success but also for us as employees. Knowing how to make use of our time in the best way possible can help us to achieve goals, reduces procrastination, and increases productivity. You find our collected tips for better daily time management here.

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    SIT-DOWN WITH OUR HEAD OF HR

    Over the past six months, CLIQ has embarked on a journey of transformation, growth, and development. Initiating collaborative leadership schemes, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and prioritising employee personal growth are key elements of this path. Read more in this article.

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    OUR PARIS OFFICE

    Situated in a charming neighbourhood in Paris, just across the serene Park de Bercy, lies our CLIQ Paris office. This location offers a tranquil contrast to the vibrant city life of Paris, providing our team with a space where innovation and collaboration thrive – read more in this article.

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    WOMEN’S TECH CAREERS AT CLIQ

    While tech has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, many women are now entering the market, proving that gender is not a factor for expertise and ensuring a more inclusive, diverse, and vibrant technology landscape for the generations to come. In this article, we spotlight three women working in tech.

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    DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

    In light of this year’s Pride Month, we want to take a moment to explore the significance of diversity and inclusion. Why should companies invest in and prioritise these principles, and what benefits do they bring to both individuals and the organisation as a whole? In this article, we delve into two compelling reasons why embracing diversity and inclusion pays off while emphasising their enduring relevance.

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    MEET NATHALIE NIJHUIS-LAM

    In this interview, we spoke with Nathalie Nijhuis-Lam, our new board member, who is the Head of Global Sponsorship and Lead Inclusion & Diversity Marketing Transformation at Philips. We asked her about her insights on leadership, how she defines success, and the journey that brought her to her current role.

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    THIS IS SEBASTIAN MCCOSKRIE

    Sebastian McCoskrie is responsible for CLIQ’s investor and financial press relations. In this interview, we spoke with Sebastian about his career, challenges in the business, personal strengths and weaknesses, and we find out why working in financial communications is, in the end, even better than flying above the clouds.

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    THIS IS ANNABEL VLOEIMANS

    Our Head of Legal Affairs, Annabel, is one of the strong female leaders at CLIQ. In our interview with her, we spoke about her daily work routines, her biggest challenges, and her favourite part of the day.

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    HEALTHY AND HAPPY AT CLIQ II

    How do you incorporate healthy habits into your workdays? At CLIQ, it is relevant to us to make sure we can support the health of our employees in the best way possible considering most of us sit in front of our screen(s) all day.

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    HEALTHY & HAPPY AT CLIQ PART I

    How do you incorporate healthy habits into your workday? At CLIQ, it is relevant to us to make sure we can support the health of our employees in the best way possible, considering most of us sit in front of our screen(s) all day.

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    OFF TO A FRESH START II

    The new year offers a clean slate and presents a new opportunity to set new ambitious goals and plan how to achieve them. We sat down with ten of our co-workers to find out about their career goals for this year and hear about what they wish to learn in 2023. Here’s part two.

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    OFF TO A FRESH START

    The new year offers a clean slate and presents an opportunity to set new ambitious goals and make plans to achieve them. We sat down with 10 of our co-workers to find out about their career goals for this year and hear about what they wish to learn in 2023. Here’s part one!

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    CLIQ’S DEPARTMENT DICTIONARY II

    CLIQ is the home of many different departments and teams. Here’s part two of our easy-to-use department dictionary that explains the responsibilities and everyday tasks of each team. Let’s go!

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    CLIQ’S DEPARTMENT DICTIONARY I

    CLIQ is the home of many different departments and teams. To get a better understanding of what our different colleagues are doing and how they work together, we created this easy-to-use department dictionary that explains the responsibilities and everyday tasks of each team. Let’s go!

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    INCLUSIVE HOLIDAY SEASON

    CLIQ’s workforce is more diverse than ever before. But diversity alone is not enough. As December presents us with a time to reflect, we have asked ourselves the question: how can we celebrate the holiday season in a way that includes our CLIQ employees from all cultures and religions?

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    INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION II

    At CLIQ, we strive for cultural diversity! This is demonstrated by the 37 different nationalities and various cultures currently represented in our workplace. In this article from our series about intercultural communication, we explore monochronic versus polychronic time and what it means when working together with our colleagues.

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    A DAY WITH OUR HEAD OF HR

    In our new series “A Day with…” we follow different team members of CLIQ around for a day, to get to know them personally and their daily working tasks better. As one of the female leaders in the company, we thought it was time to follow Jenny around for a day to see what she gets up to.

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    THE ART OF HIRING

    Great talent is hard to find. In this interview with our HR Advisor Gisèle Moüsquer, we want to shine some light on our recruitment strategies and hiring values.

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    OUR DUSSELDORF OFFICE

    Let’s take a look at our headquarters in Dusseldorf, which are located on one of the side streets of the famous Königsallee (Kö for short). The concept? As in all our CLIQ offices, we prefer open and modern designs combined with various glass elements.

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    INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION I

    At CLIQ, we see diversity in all aspects as an asset, not as a burden. But while companies have to make an active effort for diversity and inclusion, we have posed ourselves the question: as individuals within an organisation, how can we ensure mutual understanding when communicating with one another?

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    CLIQ’S YOUNG TALENTS

    At CLIQ, we continuously seek out new talents. Today it’s all about our very young hires. They often bring in new and fresh perspectives and dynamic ways of thinking – an important contribution since we are always striving to innovate.

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    THIS IS RUDY ROBIN

    Rudy is the Managing Director of our Paris office as well as the Group Business Development Director. This means he is always looking for new opportunities to develop our business and to define goals and strategies.

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    OUR AMSTERDAM OFFICE

    Surrounded by Dutch canals and designed with a modern mindset, our Amsterdam office is unquestionably a showstopper. With its smart use of natural light and colour, it offers plenty of open workspaces to get the creative juices flowing.

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    OUR OFFICES

    Germany, Netherlands, France, England, Spain and Canada - CLIQ goes around the world! One of the things that sets us and our work apart is our broad international approach.

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    THIS IS JENNY BAERVELDT

    Jenny Baerveldt is our Head of Human Resources who has been with CLIQ for more than ten years. With her warm and driven personality, she continues to succeed in setting the tone for our company culture. To give you an insight into who Jenny is and what she does at CLIQ, we sat down with her to ask her a few questions.

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    OUR INTERNAL ONLINE SHOWS

    Cliqers live and work all over the world, we have 6 offices in Europe and Canada. 32 different nationalities are either based in Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Paris, London, Barcelona, or Toronto.