Where we used to plough through piles of paper CVs, today algorithms and AI tools are flying around our ears. Artificial intelligence promises faster screening, more objective data and a more efficient recruitment process. But we ask ourselves: can an algorithm really make a quality match between human and job?
Ask any business leader about his most precious asset, and the answer is invariably: "our people". Yet investing in job happiness is still often seen as a 'non-committal extra'. However, in the current Belgian labour market, where talent is scarcer than ever, that view is outdated. At TRIXXO JOBS, we see every day that happiness at work is not an abstract concept, but a fundamental condition for an effective human resources policy.
Bending metal with millimetre precision: this is the core work of a CNC bender. If you enjoy working with your hands and your head at the same time, make technical drawings your guide and derive satisfaction from precisely finished parts, this could be a long-lasting and rewarding career.
Concrete only takes shape thanks to formwork: the formworker builds and places the temporary wooden or metal shield into which concrete is poured. If you enjoy working outdoors, think technically and derive satisfaction from making structural results visible, then formwork might be for you.
Experience is an asset you cannot force; you have to build it up over years. Yet at TRIXXO JOBS, we find that onboarding in many companies is often geared towards young people. A missed opportunity, because an experienced employee has different questions and qualities than a starter.
The war for talent rages fiercely, and as an SME it sometimes feels like you have to compete against the fringe benefits packages of multinationals. But you have a secret weapon: agility and a personalised approach. Research shows that genuine recognition often works more powerfully than a one-off bonus.