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Gretel Schrijvers

Leadership

Protection and safety at work with Mensura

This is episode 2 of the series 'Unexpected Activists'.

Are we past the era of taboo around burnout or is there still discord and alienation surrounding this topic? Are we talking about a problem in an individual or a shared responsibility? These are interesting questions for a sustainable entrepreneur. Our Unexpected Activist Gretel Schrijvers, CEO Mensura Group, lays out her expertise. Listen to the podcast and get inspired to give well-being a valued place in your business.

This podcast is in Dutch.

by Gretel Schrijvers | November 8, 2020

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