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PODCAST · 15 DECEMBER 2021

The New Workplace (Podcast)

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What will the world of work look like once we start moving beyond Covid? For many people, it will have changed forever. In this episode we talk to Sophie Maes, of our Belgian law firm...

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Sophie Maes (Claeys & Engels)
Sophie Maes (Claeys & Engels)

What will the world of work look like once we start moving beyond Covid? For many people, it will have changed forever. In this episode we talk to Sophie Maes, of our Belgian law firm, Claeys & Engels about our major report into 'The New Workplace', covering all the issues that are top of mind for employers now, along with some that have been less-well explored so far in the media. The report includes information on vaccination and testing, working time, remote investigations, working from abroad and a few more.

Discover The New Workplace series page here.

If you'd like to contact Sophie Maes, click here for her details. Our host, Deborah Ishihara, can be found here.

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