Business & Economy
Tue. October 24, 12:00PM
Talents have the power, deal with it.
Hear the experts tackle workforce flexibility and the freelance revolution: How are companies embracing change?
Join our distinguished panel of experts unravel the intricacies of how new work paradigms are reshaping corporate recruitment strategies; including Anouk van Oordt, the CEO at Out of Office, a dynamic workspace solutions company; Guillaume Boutin, CEO of Proximus; Mathieu Michel, State Secretary for Digitalization, Telecommunications, and Postal Services; Alexandros Boussis, Senior Vice President at Delhaize; Frank Vander Sijpe, Director of HR Research at Securex.
Belgium is the European country most affected by the global talent shortage. The number of jobs opened in Belgium almost doubled between end of 2020 and end of 2022. And, with some experts predicting that 85% of jobs in 2030 do not exist today, the curve will only accelerate in the coming years.
So: how are the biggest Belgian companies coping with this? How new work dynamics are transforming corporate recruitment? How corporates are more and more thinking in terms of “Total Talent Management”, and what does it mean? And what about freelancing and the flexibility in companies’ workforce?
Our partners at Malt (ww.malt.be) will unveil the highlights of the latest edition of "Freelancing in Europe", a groundbreaking survey conducted in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, with unparalleled insights into the state of the European freelancing market, in Belgium and other European markets, setting the tone for a more
If you're curious about the impact of new ways of working on recruitment strategies or are eager to harness the potential of freelancing, New work order: Talents have the power, deal with it. is an opportunity that you should miss.
Belgium is the European country most affected by the global talent shortage. The number of jobs opened in Belgium almost doubled between end of 2020 and end of 2022. And, with some experts predicting that 85% of jobs in 2030 do not exist today, the curve will only accelerate in the coming years.
So: how are the biggest Belgian companies coping with this? How new work dynamics are transforming corporate recruitment? How corporates are more and more thinking in terms of “Total Talent Management”, and what does it mean? And what about freelancing and the flexibility in companies’ workforce?
Our partners at Malt (ww.malt.be) will unveil the highlights of the latest edition of "Freelancing in Europe", a groundbreaking survey conducted in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, with unparalleled insights into the state of the European freelancing market, in Belgium and other European markets, setting the tone for a more
If you're curious about the impact of new ways of working on recruitment strategies or are eager to harness the potential of freelancing, New work order: Talents have the power, deal with it. is an opportunity that you should miss.
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Alexandros Boussis serves as the Senior Vice President at Delhaize, a leading international supermarket retailer. With a master from Solvay and the Harvard Business School and a strong background in retail and a focus on customer-centric strategies, he plays a pivotal role in driving Delhaize's growth and innovation. Alexandros is known for his expertise in merchandising and supply chain management, contributing to the company's success in delivering quality products and services to its customers. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping Delhaize's strategic direction and expanding its presence in the global retail market.
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CEO at Out of Office, a dynamic workspace solutions company. With a background in real estate and entrepreneurship, Anouk leads the company's mission to redefine the workplace experience, shaping the future of workspaces and accommodating the evolving needs of businesses and professionals.
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France Joris
France Joris is a Managing Director and Partner, with more than 10 years experience at BCG. She is a core member of BCG's People and Organization practice, with large experience in organisation design, transformation execution, and people excellence.
France led organisation efforts across Europe in a broad range of industries, including healthcare, retail, and consumer goods.
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Guillaume Boutin
CEO of Proximus, Belgium's leading telecommunications company. A graduate of HEC Paris, he held various management positions in the telecommunications sector before becoming CEO of Proximus in 2020. Under his leadership, the company is focusing on modernizing its network infrastructure and delivering innovative services to meet the evolving digital needs of its customers. Guillaume Boutin is recognised for his strategic vision and commitment to digital transformation.
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Malik Azzouzi
Country Director at Malt, the leading platform for freelancers and independent professionals in Europe. Graduated from IHECS (Brussels), with a background in business development and entrepreneurship, with previous experiences in digitally disrupted environments (Twitter & VICE Media), Malik leads Malt's operations in his respective country, overseeing Malt growth and market presence.
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Mathieu Michel
Since October 2020, Mathieu Michel has been Secretary of State for Digitalization, in charge of Administrative Simplification, Privacy and the Buildings Administration, attached to the Prime Minister.
Previously, he held the position of President of the Provincial College of Walloon Brabant for 8 years, from 2012 to 2020. He was in charge of heritage management and digitalization.
Together with the Walloon Brabant Property Development Agency, he was responsible for the development of new large-scale 'New Place of Working' (NPOW) projects.
And, in terms of digital technology, Mathieu Michel has worked on the digitalization of the entire territory, turning the 27 communes of Walloon Brabant into true "smart cities". It is also with the objective to further digitize the provincial schools that they have been fully equipped with the latest computer equipment.
Artificial intelligence is one of his priorities in this area. His objective is to mark Belgium's position as a European leader in the field of AI, particularly in the field of health and energy. He is keen to demystify the use of new technologies and advocates for transparency as an essential component of technological innovation and the algorithms on which it is based.
As the person responsible for privacy, Mr Michel initiated the process of updating the Privacy Act to make it more mature. His ambition is to strengthen the protection of our data and the fight against harmful content.
Finally, as a member of the government responsible for the Buildings Administration, he has decided to give Brussels back the pride of its ambition to be the heart of Europe and has made the renovation of the Brussels Court house one of his priorities. For this symbol of the capital of Belgium and Europe, which marks the skyline of Brussels, Mathieu Michel has expressed his ambition to remove the scaffolding that has been installed since 40 years as of 2024.
