Maartje Symons is an experienced professional in the fields of human resources and community management, currently serving as a People Partner at VIE People, a B Corp Certified company, since April 2023. As the Founder and Owner of THE WORKZ, Maartje emphasizes the importance of genuine connections in professional settings. Previous roles include Community Manager at ReumaNederland, where community building was a key focus, and HR Consultant at CANDID, specializing in various aspects of people operations and organizational culture. Maartje has co-owned multiple ventures, including De Thuiswerkspecialisten and Body Language Trainingen, and has contributed to TEDxAmsterdam as a Partner Manager. Maartje's extensive education background includes degrees in communications and specialized training in transactional analysis and interrogation techniques.