John van Hooft

CEO / Employee Wellbeing Ambassador BakkerElkhuizen

Vught, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

A world in which you Work Smart and Feel Good. Based on research and knowledge, we create innovative solutions for your optimal work(place).

Experience

  • BakkerElkhuizen (Full-time · 26 yrs 5 mos)
    • WORK & MOVE Expert
      Apr 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 3 mos

      One platform to improve the well-being of your organisation! WORK & MOVE contributes to the success of your organisation, it strengthens your employees well-being, productivity, creativity, overall satisfaction, and health. The WORK & MOVE software suite consists of Assessment and Coach. WORK & MOVE Assessment proactively reduces absenteeism and improves well-being in the workplace. This comprehensive tool uses a visualised assessment questionnaire that can assess risks in areas such as ergonomics, health, psychosocial workload, employee satisfaction, on- and off-boarding, etc Improve your focus and reduce fatigue with WORK & MOVE Coach’s smart pit stops and sit-stand notifications. The software gives each individual notifications that fit their work routine. With notifications for mental and physical breaks, as well as practical tips with short exercises, everyone stays fit, energetic, and healthy.

    • CEO
      Dec 2006 - Present · 19 yrs 7 mos

      High-quality workspace solutions BakkerElkhuizen specializes in developing high-end, ergonomic hard and software solutions that contribute to the physical and mental wellbeing of computer users. Our innovative solutions encourage employees to achieve better wellness at work, become more productive, adopt healthy postures and alternate between them to increase movement. People come first People are central to our philosophy; not just in the development of our products, but also concerning our employees and in the relationships we maintain with our partners, suppliers and customers. We attach considerable value to long-term relationships. Thanks to these long-lasting relationships, our extensive knowledge of ergonomics, understanding of the market and our broad product portfolio, we maintain a leading position in the ergonomics market. Distribution network Our hard and software solutions are distributed via an extensive network of national and international resellers and distributors.

    • CEO
      Feb 2000 - Jun 2022 · 22 yrs 5 mos

      Going home after a productive (screen) day healthy, vital and energetic - that is what ErgoDirect stands for! Hardware and software solutions To achieve this, we offer ergonomic hardware for an optimal design of the workplace. In addition to hardware, we also offer software to help the computer worker with the use of shortcuts, taking recovery moments and making good use of the sit-stand desk. Our aids ensure higher productivity through time savings and comfortable working. Knowledge partner and advisor In addition to our hardware and software, we are also a knowledge partner and provide advice to organisations in the field of (ergonomic) workplace design. We regularly publish knowledge articles on ergonomics and developments in the field of The New Way of Working. You can stay informed of new publications by subscribing to our monthly newsletter. A solution for every workplace When compiling our product portfolio, we base ourselves on four workplace concepts: the fixed, mobile, flexible and home workplace. Each situation requires a different set-up (including hardware and software). ErgoDirect will help you find and implement the right solutions. Why choose ErgoDirect? ✔ The customer always comes first and this is reflected in a general customer satisfaction rating of 8.4! ✔ You will always receive personal, tailor-made advice from one of our specialists. ✔ We keep up with developments in the market and are constantly building new innovations ✔ We are committed to a long and fruitful cooperation ✔ With more than 20 years of experience we are the ergonomic workplace specialist par excellence ✔ We take quality, customer satisfaction and the environment seriously! This is demonstrated by the fact that we have received the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certificates from Lloyds Register.

  • Owner at BakkerElkhuizen Group
    Jun 2001 - Present · 25 yrs 1 mo

    The brands BakkerElkhuizen and ErgoDirect operate under the Office Athletes Group. BakkerElkhuizen is an evidence based innovator of high-end ergonomic workspace solutions. ErgoDirect is the catalyst for Dutch innovation giving us insight in market developments and trends. Our solutions provide proven benefits to the mental and physical fitness of knowledge workers. We believe in an organisation-wide preventative approach (A stitch in time saves nine!). Focusing on people & work creates lasting vitality, wellbeing and sustainable employability of employees and employers alike. With the use of our practical and scalable solutions, we enable organisations to perform in the top of their fields - responsibly and sustainably.

  • CEO at Efficiency Software
    Aug 2012 - Nov 2017 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Be smarter and more efficient with your computer! CtrlWORK helps computer workers to perform computer tasks faster, better and with less effort. CtrlWORK prevents both physical and mental fatigue, thereby improving health and demonstrably improving performance. SitStandCOACH is a unique software tool, which helps you make the most of your sit stand desk. Using time management based intervals this software coaches you how best to alternate your sitting and standing work. AltMOUSE: Based on the tasks you perform with a mouse in the software applications you use most; AltMOUSE provides real time coaching on the keyboard shortcuts that will benefit you most in terms of increased efficiency and comfort. Ticken is an interactive online Touch typing course. Ticken has a unique approach and learning method. If an employee completes one typing lesson (25’-30’) each working day, they will be able to touch-type within 6 weeks.

  • Owner at Harley Systems Benelux
    Apr 1992 - Jan 2000 · 7 yrs 10 mos

    Software solutions for Quality, Health and Environmental care

  • Sales engineer scientific instruments at Lamers & Pleuger BV
    Apr 1990 - Apr 1992 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Scientific instruments for laboraties