HOGİAF's traditional spring dinner on 24 April 2023 was once again a great success, with a broad diversity of participants and very engaging speakers.
At the atmospheric Koninklijke Groote Industrieele Club in Amsterdam, the theme "challenges in finding suitable staff" was discussed from a variety of angles. HOGIAF members, politicians, entrepreneurs, academics and representatives of civil society organisations all took part in this inspiring event.
The central theme of the evening was addressed by a number of interesting speakers. The Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, Ms Karien van Gennip, opened with an extensive address on developments in the labour market and the changing composition of the workforce. Speaking after her were Ms Fatimazhra Belhirch (director of UAF) and Messrs Tuur Elzinga (chairman of FNV), René Héman (chairman of the KNMG), Douwe Lodewijk (chairman of the Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club) and Ahmet Taşkan (chairman of HOGIAF).
From these presentations and the lively plenary discussions following each speech, a clear picture emerged of major changes that will demand adjustments from all sides. Some see these uncertainties as threats; entrepreneurs, however (and certainly intercultural entrepreneurs), see them as opportunities! And, of course, during the dinner and the after-dinner conversation the talk was above all about seizing opportunities and creating new and different possibilities for solving problems in the labour market.
Our great thanks go to the excellent speakers of the evening, to Bilal Chicken B.V. as main sponsor of the event, and to the people of the Koninklijke Groote Industrieele Club for the excellent catering and organisation.
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