Our Team

“Amazement. That’s my definition of hospitality. Going the extra mile that the guest doesn’t expect. Seeing possibilities where someone else drops out. I work daily on structural improvements to our experience and enjoy coming up with creative concepts, for example for events for our tenants. In doing so, I can put my creativity and positive attitude to good use. I love the dynamics on the work floor and prefer to put on bossa nova music. Or classical, for chores that require more concentration.”

“As a child, I wanted to work in a zoo. Not much came of that dream – and perhaps that’s just as well. I love being friendly to our tenants, visitors and suppliers and being flexible with their needs. Because of all these different requests, no day is the same at Element Offices. On Fridays, the atmosphere here is extra relaxed and cosy; you sense that the weekend is coming.”

“Striving to exceed expectations keeps me on my toes in my work. It’s important to me that everyone feels at home and welcome here. That’s why I immerse myself in the wishes and experiences of both our guests and colleagues, and I like to engage in conversation. That way I hear first-hand what could be improved. And if you talk to me anyway, I can tell you about the nicest restaurants in Brabant. I generally know how to find those better than the pans in my own kitchen.”

“Whether it is a good phone call or delicious coffee, I try to give people sincere attention, leave a positive impression and offer quality. As a trusted and stable factor, I am always there for our tenants, so they can run their businesses worry-free. I also like to help with new projects and enjoy managing teams. And in case you wonder why I never walk close to windows or railings in Leiden and Soestwering… I have a huge fear of heights!”

No human being is the same. That is precisely why I enjoy working out different themes and interior design concepts, so that every tenant can be offered a pleasant and inspiring working environment where he or she feels at home. Something for everyone! Besides this creative side, I love to grit my teeth on a substantive legal issue. Whether this is drafting a new management agreement or guiding an acquisition process.

My dream is to take a motorhome trip with my husband and three daughters through the impressive and varied nature of West America. Then I can also finally show them my favourite city, San Francisco, where I used to study for six months.

“If our tenants are happy, so am I. I achieve this by just being myself and making good use of the freedom of this job. Although I have been a bit stricter on myself lately: I used to drink my coffee with all the trimmings, then only with sugar and now just black. Eventually, I want to ban caffeine from my life completely and replace it with water. On to an even more sporty and healthy life!”

“My work goal: to make people leave the door more enthusiastic than they came in. I respond quickly to questions, even if I can’t offer immediate help. I think with our tenants and am happy to offer solutions, for example by scanning the mail or watering the plants during their holidays. My favourite working day is Friday: with the weekend ahead, everyone is happier and more relaxed. What I do on the weekend myself? Probably something with my out-of-control scented candle hobby!”

“Whether they are here physically or virtually, I like to make our guests as comfortable as possible. By always doing just a little bit more than they expect. I bring postal packages to the right workplace in advance, think along with them and try to offer a solution whenever possible. I like to go the extra mile so that our tenants go to the office and back home feeling satisfied.”

“I have been working at Element Offices for almost 13 years; that shows how much I enjoy this work, doesn’t it? I am an administrative jack-of-all-trades and love discovering new systems. I am currently delving into two tools for planning and payroll. I also value a nice atmosphere on the shop floor. I try to answer our tenants’ questions properly and quickly, solve any problems and greet everyone in a friendly way. The colleagues also make me feel completely at home here.”

“The great thing about this work is that I can develop myself by thinking along with others. And the cooperation within our enthusiastic team gives me a lot of energy. This ensures that I enjoy every day of the week, whether it’s a weekend or a weekday. As a child, I wanted to be a hairdresser, but it never materialised. What is my dream now? I want to travel along the west coast of America in a camper van one day. That seems very impressive.”

“I’d like to trade places with myself 20 years older, just to see what wonderful things I will experience. I think I would then look back on now with satisfaction: I love making our guests and colleagues feel at home in a place other than their own home. I prefer to do that with Cuban or Italian music playing in the background. In my spare time, I help people live healthier lives with herbal and natural medicine, or watch a nice movie with my dog and cat next to me.”

“If I were to put my function into a three-course dinner, the starter is planning and organisation in support of management. The main course consists of hospitality and flexibility with experience from the hospitality and events industry. And for dessert, I like to serve recruitment and selection with a touch of HR. What I like most about my job is the freedom and flexibility that comes with it. No day is the same and every location is different. Being able to contribute to the growth of Element Offices provides a lot of positive energy and that gives me the drive to do it as well as I can.”

“Unburdening people as much as possible, being there for our visitors and making sure they look back on their stay with us with a positive feeling: that is hospitality for me. The personal contact and cooperation with colleagues give me a lot of energy. Also with our virtual tenants and passers-by who only visit us briefly, for example for a meeting. I give everyone a warm welcome and like to mean something to our visitors.”

“Gastvrijheid staat op mijn lijf geschreven. Al vanaf mijn 15e ben ik werkzaam in de hospitality branche, met als hoogtepunt mijn werk in het Hilton hotel op Aruba. Ik kan slecht tegen kou, dus Aruba was heerlijk. Het liefst zou ik elke winter in een warm land verblijven, in Mexico, Argentinië of Curaçao bijvoorbeeld. In het weekend werk ik bij mijn vader in de horeca of drink ik een espresso martini met vriendinnen.”