Our Chief Happiness Officer was responsible for team morale, stress management and reception duties, in particular visitor welcome and mail monitoring.
Chica was with EJR-Quartz between 2015 and 2025, and was usually found at our Headquarters in Leiden.
She helped staff maintain work-life balance and made sure to set a good example. While she was excited to arrive at the office every morning, she was equally excited to start her walk home. She also gladly reminded everyone else it’s time to leave for the day.
Throughout the day she reminded all staff to take frequent breaks to stretch their legs and move around, including by starting impromptu games. She was also a master of supporting staff morale by making everyone in the office feel welcomed, valued and essential. If someone was having a difficult day she was always available to give some supportive attention.
Chica kept a close eye on the canteen’s cleanliness and made sure anything on the floor, even crumbs, were cleaned up immediately.
Prior to joining EJR-Quartz, Chica’s primary roles were more focused on childhood and family support, a field she still worked in voluntarily outside of work hours. Besides that, her hobbies included walking, playing games and snuggling on the sofa watching TV.