Work life balance: Buzzword or broken promise?

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Discover Roland Grootenboer’s fresh take on the utopia of work-life balance.

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Episode overview

In this episode, we challenge the idea of work-life balance as an achievable goal in today’s always-on world. HR expert Roland Grootenboer joins the conversation to explore burnout, boundary-setting, and how HR and L&D can drive real change. The discussion goes beyond quick fixes like the 4-day workweek to uncover the deeper cultural shifts needed. Think of how a higher demand for purpose and flexibility could be the key to building healthier, more human workplaces.this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to rethink how and why we work.

Listen and learn from Roland Grootenboer

Roland Grootenboer is an expert in modern HR. As an author, speaker, and advisor to fast-growing companies, he helps organisations build healthy, people-centered cultures.

Known for his bestselling book and viral employee handbook at Blendle, Roland combines deep HR knowledge with practical insights on work-life balance, burnout prevention, and career ownership.His no-nonsense approach helps teams create cultures that are both healthy and high-performing.

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Episode overview

In this episode, we challenge the idea of work-life balance as an achievable goal in today’s always-on world. HR expert Roland Grootenboer joins the conversation to explore burnout, boundary-setting, and how HR and L&D can drive real change. The discussion goes beyond quick fixes like the 4-day workweek to uncover the deeper cultural shifts needed. Think of how a higher demand for purpose and flexibility could be the key to building healthier, more human workplaces.this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to rethink how and why we work.