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The atmosphere is unique, and it&#8217;s very motivating to be part of this wonderful big team that demonstrates remarkable talents.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s true that the caring nature is very palpable! <strong>I must not be the only one wondering, but what made you land here?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>After 20 wonderful years in private manufacturing, I wanted to experience something different, something more engaging. I fell in love with Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 VIA! Plus, I felt that my multi-site experience could bring something to the context of strong growth experienced by VIA in recent years. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s really interesting. It also helps us discover more about you. <strong>Since your arrival, do you see opportunities to grow Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 VIA? For example, what do you see in terms of talent management, company culture?<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>In fact, it&#8217;s important for me to thoroughly understand the organization to ensure I provide guidance adapted to the context. So, I&#8217;m currently visiting sites, meeting different teams, learning about the culture, the ways of doing things, the needs, etc. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>After this overview, we will be able to implement strategies to properly support employees and offer quality HR services adapted to the context. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>With over 650 employees across 6 sites, we need to find effective ways to stay close to people, while ensuring specialized HR services that add value and ensure the organization&#8217;s sustainability. 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