The Rvdb Podcast: HX at Rvdb #2 - Lessons from the Works Council

The term of office for Rvdb’s very first works council has come to an end. It’s a great time to look back and look ahead.

🎙️ In this episode, Nienke Sinnaeve (secretary) and Nienke Tolboom (chair) sit down for a conversation. Together, they discuss how the Works Council evolved from focus groups, what ideals they had, and how reality sometimes proved challenging.

They talk about how the “us vs. them” mindset developed and the turning point that followed thanks to a retreat with the director. They also discuss how they tried to engage their supporters, why the Neurodiversity Working Group became so important, and what lessons they’re passing on to the next generation.

After all, what does it mean to be a works council in an organization that puts HX at the center? And how do you ensure that employee participation accelerates rather than slows down?

You’ll hear all about it in this episode, which is full of experiences, insights, and practical tips.

🎧 Lots of listening pleasure.

🎙️ Podcast with Saskia Schepers 🔗 Link to the Roadmap: Employee Participation on the Map – Roadmap 🔗 Link to the Works Council Advisory Line: Works Council Advisory Line – SBI Format