Together we make something beautiful for and with the customer.

How work happiness contributes to success

In a world where success is often measured by impressive projects and numbers on the balance sheet, Herman van Dijk, director of Van Heck, stands with a different vision. For him, everything revolves around the people within his organization. And that is exactly what has driven him for the past year as director of this family business that has been in existence for almost 60 years. Under his guidance, Van Heck works daily on international projects, never losing sight of the employees' job satisfaction and development.

Hermans' philosophy is simple but effective: "When you do what you love, you are in your power." For him, job happiness is the key to success. This idea has now become deeply rooted in Van Heck's corporate culture. Every employee is given the space to embrace their unique qualities and use them to do what they do best. This leads to a team of passionate professionals, who come to work with joy every day.

Connector

Herman does not consider himself the traditional director, but rather "the connector. "Running a business is a team sport, where the midfielder is at least as important as the goalkeeper or the striker. It is not about quick action and quick results, but about delivering solid results. I am convinced that the success of a company comes from the strength of the team and the ability to work together and create something beautiful together for and with the customers." 

Biggest compliment

Although Van Heck is no longer a family business, the family feeling remains intact. This is an important element in the corporate culture and makes for open, honest and pleasant communication with all employees. The result? A team that works daily with passion and dedication. "This radiates to customers and suppliers. Together we build great performance and long-term relationships, preferring to form partnerships with our customers. The greatest compliment we can receive is when others recognize and feel that same passion and dedication in our organization."

Passion is contagious

The open atmosphere has another remarkable effect: attracting new talent. Where many companies struggle to find driven new employees, Van Heck has managed to double its team in number over the past year. According to Herman, there is no shortage of enthusiastic applicants: "People want to work for us to be part of wonderful national and international projects with clients who are among the world's best in their field. But also because they see that we work from passion, honesty and love for the profession, with clients, suppliers and our own team."