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Disney children's party
Also in 2024, the SEC organised a party for the children of J&J employees. Like previous years, the party was at the Smalspoor museum in Valkenburg. This time the theme was “Disney”, and the children were allowed to come dressed up – many did. A real, life-size Mickey Mouse welcomed the children together with several Disney princesses.
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Experienced Professionals Network (EPN)
The pension roadshow
The EPN (Experienced Professionals Network) aims to bring together experienced J&J employees so that they can learn from each other, exchange experiences and continue to discover new perspectives. We do this because we are convinced of our added value in the company, for other often younger colleagues, but certainly also towards each other. Based on this vision, we therefore regularly organise various networking moments or informative sessions.
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Grow together for society
Care Day at Dierentehuis Stevenshage
Throughout the year, Johnson & Johnson Benelux employees are committed to various charities in the region. There are a variety of projects in the pipeline. Think of typical 'rolling up your sleeves' jobs, activities where the fingers literally go into the earth or projects where the emphasis is more on personal attention. On Thursday 7 November, a number of colleagues carried out various jobs at Dierentehuis (Animal home) Stevenshage in Leiden.
Charity
You gave your time and effort to Dierentehuis Stevenshage, an organization where stray and abandoned animals are taken in and cared for from Kaag en Braassem, Katwijk, Leiden, Leiderdorp, Oegstgeest, Teylingen, Voorschoten and Zoeterwoude. They take in dogs and cats, rabbits, rodents and even tame birds.
Activity
Our employees planted bulbs and perennial plants, they covered the path with a fresh layer of shells, put wooden poles in the ground, made wood rills, removed weeds and leaves, pruned hedges, collected balls and so on to freshen up the area. In short, many things to help Dierentehuis Stevenshage!
Karen Smeenk
Zin Foundation
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
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This year we will continue as ever with our Cultural celebrations. Please find below which celebrations are on the agenda. The first celebration of the year will be Eid-al-Fitr celebrating the end of the Ramadan and there will be baklava in the canteens on March 31st. Keep an eye out on the screens for more information about upcoming cultural celebrations and how we plan to celebrate. We will also share a link to the Home article where you can read how your colleagues are celebrating these different events.
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SEC Report
Bowling evenings great success
Last autumn, the SEC organised two bowling evenings at Dekker Warmond, on 31 October and 7 November respectively. While enjoying a snack and a drink, people enjoyed bowling with two rounds counting towards the competition.
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Grow together for society
Care Day at De Wilbert
Throughout the year, Johnson & Johnson Benelux employees are committed to various charities in the region. There are a variety of projects in the pipeline. Think of typical 'rolling up your sleeves' jobs, activities where the fingers literally go into the earth or projects where the emphasis is more on personal attention. On Friday December 6, some of our colleagues decorated Nursing home De Wilbert in Katwijk for Christmas.
Charity – Nursing home De Wilbert is located in the heart of Katwijk. The home houses 190 residents, is surrounded by greenery, and has a beautiful courtyard garden and a small animal pasture. The home houses elderly who are (temporarily) no longer able to live independently.
Christmas spirit – For these residents our employees decorated the home with Christmas trees and ornaments in the morning. In the afternoon they enjoyed a musical Christmas bingo with goodies together with the residents of De Wilbert!
Karen Smeenk
Zin Foundation
Experienced Professionals Network (EPN)
The pension roadshow
The EPN (Experienced Professionals Network) aims to bring together experienced J&J employees so that they can learn from each other, exchange experiences and continue to discover new perspectives. We do this because we are convinced of our added value in the company, for other often younger colleagues, but certainly also towards each other. Based on this vision, we therefore regularly organise various networking moments or informative sessions.
On 31 October 2024, we had our second connect café. From a previous session, it emerged that there was a lot of interest in a pension roadshow.
Valuable education
Ron Verhulst, EPN-er and our Pension Manager at J&J, gave a very valuable education on what is going to change in pension schemes. Ron explained the pension fund, and about the current scheme and the new scheme, as far as known. And in addition, he answered lots of questions from the EPN attendees. After the session, there was room to chat afterward while enjoying bitterballen and a drink.
Third connect café
Our third connect café is tentatively scheduled for 10 April 2025* with the topic of generational differences*.
On behalf of the EPN working group,
Evelien van Beekum
*Subject to change
Evelien van Beekum
Digital Change Lead Quality Digital & Data J&J Innovative Medicine
Spring break Summer party
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
SEC Report
Disney children's party
Also in 2024, the SEC organised a party for the children of J&J employees. Like previous years, the party was at the Smalspoor museum in Valkenburg. This time the theme was “Disney”, and the children were allowed to come dressed up – many did. A real, life-size Mickey Mouse welcomed the children together with several Disney princesses.
The children could colour, tinker and make buttons. The children could also get their faces painted. During the afternoon, there were several rides on the steam train, which were eagerly used. They could also visit the museum itself. And of course there was a present for every child.
More than 200 children
In short, it was, like every year, a wonderful party! This time, no fewer than 200 children ran around enthusiastically.
The SEC
SEC Report
Bowling evenings great success
Last autumn, the SEC organised two bowling evenings at Dekker Warmond, on 31 October and 7 November respectively. While enjoying a snack and a drink, people enjoyed bowling with two rounds counting towards the competition.
Winners
Team “Like a Cone” won on 31 October with 1057 points.
The “Pin heads” team was declared the winner for the 7th of November session, with 1004 points.
Mark van der Voorn bowled the highest individual score over the two evenings, collecting a respectable 340 points in two rounds.
2025
We look back on two sporty and enjoyable evenings. Would you like to join us next time? In the coming months, keep the SEC page and updates in the JJIM. (formerly JBVandaag) for dates of the 2025 bowling tournament.
The SEC
The children's party for more than 200 children
Welcome committee
The children could color, craft and make buttons
Children could also get their faces painted
A ride on the steam train was also popular
Spring break Summer party
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
'Like a cone'
Spring break Summer party
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
'Pin heads'
'Als een kegeltje'
Spring break Summer party
V.l.n.r.: Mike Theobolt, Roelof Bosscher, Stef Keur, Caroline Doodkorte, Grietsie Kuiken en Henk Smit.
'Pin heads'
'Pin heads'
'Pin heads'
'Pin heads'
'Pin heads'
'Pin heads'
'Pin heads'
'Pin heads'
'Pin heads'
'Pin heads'
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)
Do you want to join our team?
This year we will continue as ever with our Cultural celebrations. Please find below which celebrations are on the agenda. The first celebration of the year will be Eid-al-Fitr celebrating the end of the Ramadan and there will be baklava in the canteens on March 31st. Keep an eye out on the screens for more information about upcoming cultural celebrations and how we plan to celebrate. We will also share a link to the Home article where you can read how your colleagues are celebrating these different events.
Join our team!
We are still looking for people from other departments to join our team! It would be especially great if someone from Operations could join. Are you interested? Please discuss it with your supervisor then reach out to lsarijoe@its.jnj.com If you first would like to learn more about DE&I, please visit the DE&I home page where you will find helpful information, resources and toolkits.
“Will you join our DE&I team?”
Our definition
Diversity is about each of our unique perspectives...
It's about us, our colleagues and the world we care for - all backgrounds, beliefs, abilities and the entire range of human experience.
Equity is tailoring tools and resources to meet individual needs and continuously improving our systems and processes so everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Inclusion is creating a deep sense of belonging... where we are all valued, our ideas are all heard, and we advance this culture for all of us.
Our team
Viktoria Dotz – Sr. Scientist II Biologics AD
Just de Waal – Manufacturing Specialist BU5 Sassenheim
Luigi Grieco - Senior Planner Advanced Therapies
Nynke Aalders-Schrader - Senior Engineer MSAT LM Validation
Laura Grande - Process Microbiologist
Latoya-Maria Sarijoen - Sr. Supervisor Advanced Therapies