Frank Kleinhout

Who are you, in a few sentences?

My name is Frank Kleinhout and I live in Haarlem with my wife, Karen, and our two sons, Seb and Maas. I love being outdoors and enjoy sports like CrossFit, soccer, and the occasional run. You'll also often find me at festivals or Ajax matches.

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What is your role within FutureWork, and what exactly does it entail?

I'm a director at FutureWork, which means I'm ultimately responsible for our team and our results. But I'm not the type of director who spends 40 hours a week behind a desk or only in meetings. I enjoy being on the road and talking to new clients to show them the added value of newcomers.

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What makes this work important to you?

I/we are in a fairly good position in the Netherlands with the work I have and the (financial) opportunities available to us. This isn't a given for newcomers. That's why I think it's important that we open doors and create opportunities for them too, so they too can access work and enjoy all the benefits that come with it.

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What do you want to mean within FutureWork – for yourself, for others or for the organization as a whole?

I believe it's important that everyone who works at FW enjoys their work and finds fulfillment in it. I try to support this and explore how we can make our work even better for ourselves, but especially for newcomers as well. I look at the talents of my colleagues and capitalize on them. I also look at the talents of newcomers and find them suitable jobs.