On Saturday, 5 October, the average age at our headquarters dropped significantly! That day, we hosted Zpannend Zernike—a weekend initiative by the University of Groningen, UMCG, and Hanze University of Applied Sciences. During this event, children get the chance to explore the world of science and technology. Learn and play...
Belsimpel recognised again as a Great Place to Work in 2024!
About the Certification Through the Great Place to Work Netherlands survey, we assess our colleagues’ perceptions on credibility, respect, fairness, camaraderie, and pride within our organisation. The themes in the Trust Index closely align with the values we prioritise as an employer. The results provide valuable insights into what truly...
German domain ‘Gomibo’ wins an award
With Gomibo.de, we’ve won the prestigious billiger.de Best Price Seal 2024 in the category of mobile phones and accessories. This award is given annually to companies that offer customers the best price-quality ratio. Billiger.de, one of Germany's largest price comparison sites, bases its selection on extensive price comparisons and product...
Our rooftop terrace is among the top 5 in the Netherlands!
In 2024, we opened the Google Pixel Playground—the rooftop terrace on top of our building in the Groot Handelshuis. We already thought it was a fantastic terrace, but to top it off, we’ve also been nominated as one of the top 5 business rooftops in the Netherlands! The rooftop on...
“I have so many opportunities to do the things I really enjoy” – Lianne van Zanten, Talent Manager
Spending your entire career with one employer is increasingly rare. Yet that’s exactly what Lianne van Zanten, Talent Manager in Team Management Support & Performance, is doing. She’s been with Belsimpel | Gomibo for 11 years: “I really grew up here.” Lianne started at Belsimpel during her Dutch Studies at...
Martijn’s story
Working Student in Marketing & Communications Expertise “My career at Gomibo started as a part-time data analyst for subscriptions. I conducted many analyses, such as studying newsletter results and linking sales trends to the market. These tasks aligned well with my studies in Econometrics, allowing me to immediately apply the...
Daniëlle’s story
Working Student in Finance & Control Expertise “Within Team Finance, there are many different opportunities. You can, for example, take on a range of tasks around accounts payable and receivable, or specialise in a specific area. This way, you can shape your own set of responsibilities. During my studies (MSc...
Danne’s story
Working Student in People & Management Expertise “I was born and raised in Groningen and loved it so much that I decided to study here too! I completed my pre-master in Change Management and will soon begin my master’s in Change Management. In the meantime, I’m working full-time with the...
Smart pricing at Tulip Assist
How do you implement a brand new pricing system? Our colleague Ruaidhri Hogan, software developer at Gomibo, tells more about it in this blogpost. Combining the intelligence of a modern e-commerce platform with the security of insurance Tulip Assist is a company that is part of the Gomibo Group. We...
Development at Belsimpel – Founding Architect Nanne shares his insights
Nanne Huiges, Founding Architect at Belsimpel, offers a behind-the-scenes look. Surprisingly, I still occasionally hear comments like, “How much work can a website really need?” or “It’s just a webshop, isn’t it?” Since I worry that similar preconceptions might keep top candidates from reaching out, I thought it would be...