Employers' Meeting: East

A composite image of a soccer game in action, with players jumping for the ball, blended with an aerial view of a stadium labeled “VEENDAM,” surrounded by greenery and parking lots.

Speakers

A middle-aged man with short hair, wearing a dark sports shirt with the FC Groningen logo and the word “autokan,” stands against a green background and looks directly into the camera.
Dick Lukkien, head coach of FC Groningen
A man wearing a black sports shirt with the number 26 is standing outside a modern white building with round windows. Another person is partially visible next to him. The sky is partly cloudy.
Marnix Kolder, former professional soccer player

 

A full schedule

2:45 p.m. Doors open

In the Schipperzaal:

3:00 p.m. Welcome and opening remarks by
In the Schipperszaal by Council Member Ans Grimbergen of the Municipality of Veendam (collaboration between the business community and sports organizations, in conjunction with Langeleegte)

3:15 p.m. Dick Lukkien, head coach of FC Groningen
Dick Lukkien shares his vision on collaboration and team building, and the role of the trainer/coach  

3:50 p.m.
Workshops
In the workshop rooms:

1. The Rules of the Game Regarding Absenteeism
Presentation on the Gatekeeper Act, possibly in conjunction with conducting absenteeism interviews—how do you handle this as an employer?
By Anneke Hemmen
Presentation on the Gatekeeper Act, possibly in conjunction with conducting absenteeism interviews—how do you handle this as an employer?

2. Working with Cultural Diversity in a Team
By Pieter Abel Nour
Practical tips for inclusivity, communication, and team cohesion.

3. From Injury to Comeback
By Jan Korte
Reintegration: How Do You Effectively Guide an Employee Back into the “Field”?
Getting Employees Back to Work…

In the Schipperzaal:

4:50 p.m. Marnix Kolder, former professional soccer player for BV Veendam, FC Groningen, and FC Emmen, among others
Marnix Kolder shares his personal story as a professional soccer player, his reintegration into the workforce after his soccer career, and his stroke.

5:10 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Networking Reception

5:45 p.m. End

Chairperson
Roos Kramer

 

Logo of the Werkcentrum Groningen Noord-Drenthe, featuring a circular blue and purple image on the left and the organization’s name in blue and purple text on the right, supporting employers and retraining in Groningen.
Date
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Expired!
Time
2:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Location
Henk Nienhuis Stadium
Henk Nienhuis Stadium
Langeleegte 16a, 9646 BG Veendam