Tim Schnezler

In this week's edition of The FQ Newsletter: In the Netherlands, summer comes with a bonus. Literally. 🏖️✈️ Dutch employees receive "vakantiegeld:" 8% of their annual salary, paid out each May. And it’s not just a perk, it’s the law. Nicknamed the "13th month," this bonus helps workers plan and afford their vacations because rest isn’t optional, it’s essential. It helps families actually afford to take time off. Because school’s out, camps are expensive, and juggling childcare with full-time work is nearly impossible. It’s a policy rooted in care. For parents, it means breathing room. Flexibility. And a summer that doesn’t require financial gymnastics just to make it work. Subscribe to read more: https://lnkd.in/g-Xy24Tm 

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🍻 In 2019, the story of the Mollie mobile app didn’t start in a boardroom. It started in a bar in Amsterdam. After a few drinks with 𝝠 Cedric van Putten, Vernon de Goede was convinced that Expo met all the requirements for building a scalable finserv app. That same weekend he built the Mollie app mvp with Expo. Fast forward to today: ◆ 250,000+ active users ◆ Secure, resilient, and cross-platform ◆ 350 engineers — most with no native mobile experience — contributing to the app ◆ Native features like Apple Tap to Pay powered by Expo Modules What began as an MVP is now a critical product for one of the fastest growing companies in Europe. Read the full case study → https://lnkd.in/dd-TQdbu

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🔥 Train your courage 🔥 This morning we welcomed a room full of bold minds for a powerful workshop with leadership expert Esther Mollema, in proud partnership with the DACT - Dutch Association of Corporate Treasurers.   This inspiring session focused on how courage transforms careers, teams, and organizations. Led by keynote speaker Esther Mollema, we explored practical ways to speak up, challenge bias, and lead with authenticity. Key Takeaways: ⚡Courage is a career superpower: Speaking up, challenging group think, and daring to share unfinished ideas can spark innovation and drive progress. ⚡Psychological safety matters: Teams thrive when everyone feels safe to contribute, ask questions, and challenge the status quo. ⚡Status drives power: Women often have the skills but lack status, which impacts advancement. Building visibility and shaping perceptions is crucial. ⚡Bias is real but can be overcome: Assertive women are often judged more harshly but combining warmth and strength. Being the 'Likeable Badass' is the winning formula. ⚡Action is everything: Whether it’s asking for a raise, seeking sponsorship, or volunteering for a stretch project, small acts of courage open big doors. Support networks matter: Sharing experiences and supporting each other makes practicing courage easier and more impactful. Thanks to everyone who joined, shared, and dared. Let’s keep building workplaces where courage, inclusion, and authenticity are celebrated! 💪 #WomenInTreasury #Courage #Leadership #Inclusion #CareerGrowth

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