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Ever feel like your entire day is swallowed by meetings, leaving no time for your actual work? You aren't alone. 😫

Recent studies show that the Netherlands is falling behind in productivity, largely because we are stuck in a culture of "distrust meetings" and excessive administration. But there’s a silver lining: this is a HUGE opportunity!

Imagine what we could achieve if we turned those unproductive hours into focused, creative work. 🚀

Our latest blog explores how "Smarter Meetings" can lead to a more prosperous society and a better work-life balance for everyone.

Check it out here:
https://yabbu.com/2026/05/08/why-smarter-meetings-represent-a-major-opportunity-for-our-prosperity/

Labour productivity in the Netherlands is lagging behind - Yabbu The Netherlands is losing ground to Belgium and Denmark. Discover why smarter meetings are key to higher productivity and greater prosperity

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) just released a study on where our time goes, and the results for education are a wake-up call.

We are losing a full day per week to non-core tasks – a percentage that is significantly higher for us than for the rest of the workforce.

The authors found that we cite shorter, less frequent meetings as the primary way to reclaim our time and reduce work stress.

Is your calendar getting in the way of your teaching?

Education Leads the Way in 'Wasted Time' Due to Meetings - Yabbu DNB Study: Why education leads in time lost to meetings. Discover how social innovation and smart technology can reclaim focus.

"Meetings are becoming more and more asynchronous: that is, people respond to each other on their own time, usually through chats or emails. That appears to work well, concludes Verizon. And it suits most people just fine."

--> Yabbu is made for asynchronous meetings ✅

Het nieuwe vergaderen, asynchroon of hybride, is een blijvertje Twee jaar van voornamelijk online overleggen heeft de vergadercultuur op kantoren nogal veranderd. Sommige nieuwe vormen blijken zeer welkom.

When creative issues need to be solved, it is better to come together than to do it via video. This leads to better results. That is why it is so important to settle meeting points, which do not require creativity, in writing as much as possible. This saves a lot of time, creating space for cases for which eye contact and association are decisive for success ✅

Videovergaderen hindert de creativiteit Psychologie: Wie online vergadert heeft minder oog voor de omgeving. Dat hindert associaties, en dus de creativiteit van deelnemers.