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The Challenges of Recruiting Industrial Technical Managers in the “Battery Valley”

The “Battery Valley” is emerging in the Hauts-de-France region as the European showcase of a reindustrialization focused on electromobility. Around Douvrin/Billy-Berclau, Douai, and Dunkirk, several gigafactories (ACC, AESC-Envision, Verkor), and by 2026, ProLogium, are reshaping the landscape of skilled industrial…

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Getting back into the rhythm after vacation: Practical strategies for a successful return

Returning from vacation isn’t just a simple on/off switch. For leaders and HR directors, it’s a strategic moment involving the restart of teams, prioritization decisions, and the prevention of psychosocial risks. Academic literature and real-world experience agree: rest boosts creativity…

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Mapping human capital before acquisition: The “Talent” due diligence that secures value creation

In the 2025 market, where external growth remains a major strategic lever, decision-makers are faced with a persistent statistic: between 70% and 90% of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) fail or underperform.The majority of value gaps are attributed to human factors—culture,…

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