Joke Van Hamme

In her day to day job, Joke is in charge of the operational side of AGConsult: the happiness of the team and clients combined with meeting deadlines and project expectations are her key responsibilities. Remote work, diversity, equity and inclusion are her favorite topics to talk about. Joke loves long walks with her dog and baking pies to clear her mind.

The Struggle of Unplugging: Navigating Remote Work's Blurred Boundaries

Issue No 109 • 03 September 2024

As remote work becomes a staple, it blurs the boundaries between home and office, making it tough to disconnect. Each of us have our own unique approach to this, with some needing firm boundaries and others blending work with life’s daily flow. Through insightful tips, Joke offers us guidance on how to manage this delicate balance, establish effective boundaries, and foster teamwork that respects diverse work-life integration styles, leading to a healthier and more productive remote work experience.

Personal Manuals: Improving Team Dynamics in a Remote Context

Issue No 108 • 06 August 2024

People are complicated, even more complicated than the products we make. So why can't we have manuals for ourselves? Well, Joke tells us we can, sharing how personal manuals can lead to more efficient and inclusive teams by offering insights into one another's work preferences, communication styles, and interests.

How to Survive as a Canary in a Digital Office

Issue No 52 • 06 August 2019

Joke shares what agency life is like as a "Highly Sensitive Person" with a heightened sensitivity to the noises, sounds, and smells in the office, and uses her experiences to share advice on how to survive in an agency, whether or not you are an HSP, and take better care of yourself in the process.