Updates.

In Memoriam Menno Zweegman

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our colleague, trainer, coach, and friend Menno Zweegman passed away on February 20, 2026. Menno was more than a Master Black Belt. From day one, he was the foundation of NextGen. Even in the early years, when NextGen was nothing more than an idea and a dream, Menno was ready to shape the Green Belt program. His enthusiasm, craftsmanship, and commitment were essential to the creation and growth of our company.

Meet Falko Vieth: our new Commercial Director

On November 1, Falko Vieth started as Commercial Director at NextGen. With his background in consulting and secondment within Supply Chain & Operations, he brings new energy to a phase in which NextGen continues to grow and professionalize. He shares how he enjoyed his first few weeks, what strikes him within the organization, and where he wants to build in the coming years.

Match, improve, grow: 10 years of NextGen with founders Frank and Machiel

For founders Frank Exterkate and Machiel Hogeterp, 10 years of NextGen means 10 years of entrepreneurial drive, jokes, antics, watching colleagues grow and improving each other's pitch in the car back from a client. We look back with them and look ahead: has their vision come true?

Different generations in the workplace: do's and don'ts

In the workplace today, you'll find a mix of generations: from the experienced Baby Boomers to the digital Gen Z'ers. Each with their own way of thinking, working and communicating. This can create challenges, but also opportunities to learn from each other. In this blog, we share some helpful do's and don'ts to take full advantage of the strengths of the different generations. Whether you're in the lead or part of the team, there's something for everyone to get out of it! And a spoiler: a lot has changed, but not really ;)

Five years of growth and challenges: Marco's story at NextGen

Marco celebrated his five-year anniversary at NextGen, a period full of growth and challenges. What started with an initial introduction as a candidate eventually led him to his current role as Commercial Manager. In this blog we look back with him on the past five years and look ahead to the future.

How do you attract and retain Generation Z professionals? And what do they have to offer you?

Some are happy about it, others get gray hairs, but one thing is certain: Generation Z is storming the workplace. Only how do you attract and bring in this generation at a time when the battle for talent is fiercer than ever? These young professionals not only have technology in their DNA and are flexible, but they are also looking for work that is meaningful - so no, the free mibo or ping pong table alone aren't going to cut it. Because we work with this generation every day, we know what they care about. That's why we'd like to share some tips with you so you can win them over.

Graduated, but now what? Some practical tips for kicking off your career

Taking your first steps in your career can be quite exciting and challenging. How do you stand out from all those other applicants, how do you present your best self and is that cover letter really that important? We would like to share some tips with you, because from our experience we know what you can come up against and how you can tackle it.