Cordeel summer barbecue 2024

Last Thursday was a beautiful day for our annual summer barbeque at our familiar spot, Beachclub Perry's at Brouwersdam. As we came together, we reflected on the past six months, listening to a speech by our CEO, Erik De Bruyn. He remarked, “It is nice to see how we come together as one team — not only to celebrate our successes but also to relax and enjoy each other's company before the summer holidays begin."

While teamwork remains our greatest strength, we take time each year during the summer barbecue to highlight individual achievements in sustainability, safety, quality and innovative ideas. Erik emphasised, “We have made huge strides, and I am convinced that we will maintain this momentum after the holidays.”

Before everyone could enjoy a delicious barbecue, the HR team surprised us with a specially composed Cordeel summer quiz. Everyone was divided into 13 teams, comprising a mix of colleagues from different departments, and competed to demonstrate their knowledge about our company, construction, music, sports, geography and more. With much laughter, the answers were given — both right and wrong. Naturally, a winning team emerged, receiving a hamper filled with delicious drinks and nibbles as their prize.

Starting next week, many colleagues will be going on holiday, and our offices will be closed during weeks 30, 31 and 32. However, construction work on several projects will continue during these three weeks.

We would like to wish everyone a great summer holiday!

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