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In this edition, we’re spotlighting 2 go-getters in the Belgian staffing industry.

First, dive into an inspiring conversation with Eline David, General Manager of NOWJOBS and winner of the “Talent Business Innovation of the Year” 2024 award.

Next, discover how Nima Chitgar, co-founder of Saply, is using AI to eliminate the hidden hours lost to CV formatting.

We hope these stories spark new ideas and offer actionable insights as you embrace change.

LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW

Shaping the Future of Flexible Work

In an exclusive interview with Eline David, General Manager of NOWJOBS, we explore the journey of building a digital recruitment platform focused on flexible work.

Eline reflects on the challenges and successes of creating a community of companies and flexible workers, emphasising the importance of teamwork over technology alone.

NOWJOBS has grown to support:

• over one million job seekers and thousands of companies

• across Belgium, the Netherlands, and France,

• offering a transparent and efficient digital process.

The interview sheds light on balancing technology with human support, highlighting the ongoing evolution of recruitment in a changing labour market.

RECRUITMENT TOOLS

The Hidden Hours Lost to CV Formatting Are Finally Gone

With a fresh €300K funding round and rapid international expansion plans, Saply is proving that the smallest inefficiencies often hide the biggest opportunities.

In our interview with Nima Chitgar, co-founder of Saply, we explore how a simple frustration with PDF-to-Word conversions sparked an AI solution that's transforming recruitment workflows.

"Our product is like a drug addiction, once you start working with it, you can't work without it," Nima reveals. What started as a solution to save recruiters from tedious CV formatting is evolving into a comprehensive tool that's reshaping how agencies approach candidate presentation.

Upcoming events

Executive Dinner for Staffing Agency managers

Date: June 18th, 2025 Location: Antwerp (Belgium)

Join us for an exclusive evening where industry leaders will share their insights on the rapidly evolving recruitment technology landscape of 2025, and the integration strategies that are delivering measurable efficiency gains in talent acquisition.

Executive Dinner for HR Directors

Date: June 19th, 2025 Location: Antwerp (Belgium)

Join fellow C-suite leaders for an exclusive evening of strategic insights and practical solutions on managing your external workforce in today's dynamic talent landscape.

Talent Business Awards

Date: November 6, 2025

Come and join the exclusive Talent Business Awards ceremony and gala dinner, and enjoy a company of fellow peers celebrating the outstanding achievements in the industry.

The gala dinner provides an exceptional opportunity to network with all the professionals in the Belgian staffing & recruitment industry, fostering collaboration and celebrate successes together.

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With enthusiasm for what's ahead,
— Jeroen