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Talent development through employee volunteering
19/3/2026
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Talent development through employee volunteering

What happens when a 50+ professional uses her experience for a young newcomer? Esther Erkelens, communication manager at Vopak, wanted to use her experience and knowledge and Bengisu Kalkan found her way in the Dutch labor market. They were linked to each other via DUO for a JOB.

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