Natalia Barszcz

Journalist and Communicator

France

Experienced journalist and digital communicator with a strong track record in diverse communication roles. Proven expertise in delivering compelling written content, producing quality communication materials and driving engagement through social and digital campaigns.

I am a results-driven, creative professional with a strategic mindset and a drive to foster engaged communities. I have a strong passion for storytelling and a keen interest in European affairs, EU policy developments and global events.

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Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to the Jungle
09/06/2022
The people behind TikTok's #iquitmyjob movement

As the Great Resignation rages on, 2021 became the year in American history when over 47 million workers left their jobs. However, the movement isn't only transforming the job market, showing the highest numbers of open positions in years. It's also changing the way we perceive and speak about work.

Welcome to the Jungle
04/14/2022
The Four-Day Work Week: Is the US Ready?

Do you dream about how great life would be if you had one extra weekend day? About all the things you could do if you had a bit more time to yourself every week? Well, you're not the only one.

Welcome to the Jungle
04/25/2022
They work a four-day week - and this is what it looks like

The concept of a four-day working week seems to be on everyone's lips these days. More and more businesses are switching to a shorter week, according to Himalayas, an online recruiter, which compiled a list of 109 companies operating this model, such as Buffer.

Welcome to the Jungle
03/17/2022
Decoding the strangest job interview questions

What do you do when you are asked about your worst quality, your biggest regret, or your favorite food? If you want to know how to prepare for an unconventional interview and what recruiters are looking for in your answers, keep reading.

Welcome to the Jungle
10/10/2022
Bye-bye grind, my passion project comes first

You know the common saying "Do what you love, love what you do"? Many of us use it when talking about work - the idea that infers when you get to the point in your career in which you love your work, you will never have to work a day in your life again. But it looks like more and more professionals are realizing that we can love more than one thing — or more than one activity.

Welcome to the Jungle
06/21/2022
How honest should you be when quitting your job?

So you've made your decision: you're going to resign. Congratulations! And you're not alone: as the Great Resignation rages on, a record 4.5 million employees in the United States quit their jobs in March, according to the Department of Labor.

Welcome to the Jungle
12/20/2023
Job assessments: Knowing your limits and when to say no

Being asked to create a 12-month marketing campaign may be a little ambitious for a job assessment. But how you define your limits and where to draw the line is key. Here's how to navigate-and nail-job assessments.

Welcome to the Jungle
10/13/2022
Switching careers? Here's how to write your resume

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, an average American worker will have 12 jobs by the end of their lifetime. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably currently thinking about switching your job or career path—how exciting!

Welcome to the Jungle
11/15/2023
The hidden perks of job hunting after a promotion

Congratulations on your promotion! Now, it's time to look for a new job. It's the perfect time to leverage your new role and affirmed skills to get a new, potentially better job. Expert tips onnavigating a post-promotion job hunt.

Welcome to the Jungle
03/24/2022
How to ace your competency-based interviews

Have you been invited to a competency-based interview but you're not sure how to prepare for it? Look no further - you are about to read a comprehensive guide to such interviews.

Welcome to the Jungle
02/08/2022
Do you really need to get out of your comfort zone?

What happens if we decide we prefer to stay in our comfort zone a bit longer? Let's explore the notion of the comfort zone and ask whether leaving it really is the only way to forward your career.

Welcome to the Jungle
09/21/2022
Work bestie vs work partner: do you need both?

Who tells you all the news, but gives away none of your secrets? Who loves sharing a coffee break? Who tells you your sweater is inside out - before the boss notices? Yes, that's your work BFF. We all know that work besties are invaluable. It's a special kind of friendship.

Welcome to the Jungle
01/25/2022
My work BFF left: how to deal with it?

There's no one like them - they get you, they support you, they laugh with you, they motivate you. But as valuable as it is to have a close friend at work, it can be difficult when they decide to change course.

EURACTIV Poland

EURACTIV Poland
The Capitals - EURACTIV Poland

Translating news stories for Euractiv's morning newsletter "The Capitals", English to Polish translation and editing.

www.euractiv.pl
04/08/2023
Ile jajek zjedzą Polacy na Wielkanoc w tym roku?

Polacy lubią jeść jaja, zwłaszcza w Wielkanoc. Większość konsumowanych w Polsce jaj pochodzi od kur hodowanych w klatkach. Jednak aż 70 proc. Polaków woli chów bezklatkowy. Przedstawiamy najważniejsze i najciekawsze dane na temat konsumpcji i produkcji jaj w Polsce.

European Commission

European Commission
10/10/2022
Annual EU Budget Conference 2022

Assisted with the preparation and promotion of the event, managed social media accounts during the event, and prepared the post-event report.

Concilium Civitas and New Eastern Europe

New Eastern Europe
07/14/2022
The Geopolitics of Hospitality

The arrival of millions of Ukrainian refugees in Poland has resulted in an unprecedented humanitarian response from groups and individuals in Polish society. Yet the actual geographies of refugee reception differ significantly from their instrumentalised geopolitical representations by state leaders.

AREA: Amsterdam Review of European Affairs

ViiBE Communications

ViiBE Blog
Natalia | Author | ViiBE

Discover here all the articles of Natalia Barszcz for the ViiBE Blog who is an expert on emerging technologies, business innovation and how these two elements can improve our professional and personal lives.

We Are The News

The Borgen Project

The Borgen Project - to be published
03/26/2021
Female-Led Organisations Fighting for Women's Rights in Poland

In recent years, Poles have witnessed an acute shift towards a heavily conservative, right-wing political governance. Yet despite the country and its society becoming so polarised and vulnerable as a consequence, there are still people who actively strive to create a better tomorrow for Polish women and girls.

The Borgen Project - unpublished
11/01/2020
Rebuilding a Vulnerable Economy: Poverty in Sudan

A country's fight against extreme poverty and a challenging strive to prevent a national humanitarian crisis amidst a civil war and the pandemic. A feature written as a part of my application for The Borgen Project.

The Borgen Project
12/30/2020
5 Innovations in Poverty Eradication in Malawi

Although Malawi is already undergoing a series of governmentally-induced five-year consecutive plans called The Malawi Growth and Development Strategy, there are other actors coming up with innovative solutions tackling the poverty eradication onsite.

GreenSeas Trust

GreenSeas Trust
07/01/2020
GreenSeas Trust Newsletter

Editorial writing, news curation and newsletter creation for GreenSeas Trust. In charge of their campaigns editorial from July 2020.

Re:Solve Magazine

Re:Solve Magazine
04/01/2019
Joe's Second Life

Feature highlighting different ways of repurposing coffee grounds whether as a business or an individual, written as part of my final year project at university.

Re:Solve Magazine
04/01/2019
The Cacao Debate

Feature exploring the topic of possible cacao beans extinction caused by climate change, written as part of my final year project at university.

Re:Solve Magazine
04/01/2019
How to: Sustainable Travelling

Article explaining how to adopt a sustainable approach to travelling, written as part of my final year project at university.

Re:Solve Magazine
03/09/2019
Sustainability News

Weekly news written for the Re:Solve Magazine's website and for the newsletter.

Healthy Magazine

Healthy Magazine
07/10/2018
In Season... Apples

A short article about the nutritional values and the cultural context of apples written for Healthy Magazine.

Healthy Magazine | Food | Fitness | Beauty | Health
06/27/2018
How To Fight Hay Fever: 7 Practical Tips | Healthy

Constant sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, itching - this is what spring and summer for almost 30% of the world's population looks like. As more and more people suffer from hay fever every year, we gathered eight tips and tricks on how to survive this, for most, dreadful period.

Healthy Magazine | Food | Fitness | Beauty | Health
07/10/2018
Eat To Beat Hay Fever: The Best And Worst Foods | Healthy

It's hay fever season, and we're here to help you through. Together with nutritional therapist Hannah Braye and airborne allergies expert Max Wiseberg, we rounded up the foods to help you keep pesky symptoms at bay, and the ones you should avoid at all costs.

Healthy Magazine | Food | Fitness | Beauty | Health
07/01/2018
Eat To Beat Anxiety: 5 Simple Tips And Tweaks | Healthy

Affecting 40 million Americans and 8 million Brits over the age of 18, anxiety was reportedly the most common illness in 2015 and, unfortunately, still holds the title to this day. And, according to the Mental Health Foundation, anxiety affects twice as many women as men.

Healthy Magazine | Food | Fitness | Beauty | Health
07/06/2018
The Good Skin Diet: What To Eat For That Inner Glow | Healthy

To have smooth, dewy skin is a dream for many (us included). But how many times have you layered on yet another hydrating product, filled with the promise of that unattainable glow, and failed to see much of a difference? Overnight face masks, moisturisers for day and night, serums, face mists, toners, essences, oils...

Healthy Magazine | Food | Fitness | Beauty | Health
06/28/2018
5 Workouts To Spice Up Your Summer Exercise Routine | Healthy

With those long-awaited summer holidays approaching surprisingly fast, over a quarter of Brits vow to begin a new, healthy, exercise-filled lifestyle after planning their trip. But following the same routine for weeks is bound to get boring at times.

Healthy Magazine | Food | Fitness | Beauty | Health
06/29/2018
7 Things That Could Be Causing Your Greasy Hair I Healthy

Greasy hair can be a nightmare, especially in hot weather. Excess oils can make our locks feel heavy and dirty - and has anyone ever felt confident on a bad hair day? Yeah, us neither. So what could be causing your greasy hair? Here's the lowdown.