Since 2014, Bureau Janssen has been helping organisations and professionals find each other in a labour market that is far less “mouldable” than many like to believe. Many agencies rely on the idea of a vast pool of “passive candidates” – professionals who just need the right nudge. The reality: most people are not actively looking, prefer to improve their current job, and only move when there’s serious pain or a (very) exceptional opportunity.

My approach is built on this realism. I read the signals that indicate a genuine willingness to change, recognise opportunities worth moving for, and am honest when there is no real match. This requires market insight, timing, an extensive network, and the courage to challenge expectations.
The result? I attract clients and candidates who feel at home with this approach – leading to matches that work just as well in practice as they do on paper.