Buroform is a diverse team full of talent. Curious what it’s like to work with us? Take a look behind the scenes and meet Kristel Verhaegen, our HR & Finance Manager.
“Hey hey, I’m Kristel, HR & Finance Manager at Buroform. Describe myself in five words? I’d say I’m quite versatile, definitely positive by nature, always up for some good company, a true bon vivant, and above all, a family person. Add a strong dose of passion for my job, and you’ve got one very happy person!”
“…everything related to employees, accounting, managers, parties, training sessions, events and good conversations. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the best job there is!”
“…going straight from the airport to a job interview. I was on holiday when a recruitment agency called me about ‘a great opportunity in Mechelen-North’. At the time, I had a job close to home, but I wasn’t feeling completely happy there. So I decided to grab the bull by the horns: with a car full of suitcases, I drove straight from the airport to an interview with Karel Marynen. Two weeks later, we reached an agreement, and on 1 September 2009, I started working at Buroform.”
“The first thing I do in the morning is put on some music. Spotify is my favourite app. Every single day, it sets the right tone for my morning. I enjoy my playlist all the way until I pull into the Buroform parking lot — and if a really good song comes on, I don’t mind taking an extra lap around the block.”
“…always busy and never predictable. Because I have such a wide range of responsibilities, it’s really important to be able to react quickly. Solving problems is part of my daily routine — although I prefer to call them challenges rather than problems.”
“…that it actually involves quite a bit of stress. I often rush from one deadline to the next. And every now and then, my job can feel a little lonely — although, luckily, those moments are rather rare.”
“…there are quite a few of those. But what makes me proudest is being able to represent the voice of my colleagues to management. Even though Buroform has a culture where management and staff work very closely together, many arrangements still go through me first. When both parties are happy, my mission is accomplished.”
“…the growth I’ve experienced over the past 10 years — for the company, for the team, and for myself. No year has ever been the same. Buroform has grown from a team of 13 to 45 colleagues. That means lots of new faces to get to know. And in my role as HR, I hear many personal stories. Offering a listening ear, helping where I can, or making improvements — it all gives me a great deal of satisfaction.”
“…with my family and friends, at the bar with a cold pint, on the dance floor, or out in nature for a good long walk with the kids and my dog.”
“…an event manager. I love organising things. Working on Café Cliché, for instance — I really enjoyed that. Getting involved in events like that doesn’t feel like a task to me. It just flows naturally, without too many hurdles. The healthy dose of stress that comes with it actually gives me the adrenaline I need. After a day of planning and organising, I always come home tired but fulfilled.”
“Be open to personal growth and learn from others — something I strongly believe in. When your mindset is right, you can handle a lot and learn even more. That mindset is what has helped me grow in my job and in life!”
Stay tuned. We’ll keep sharing stories about every member of our team, so you’ll find out what it’s really like to work at Buroform.
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