30/10/2026
𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗺 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝘁𝘀 💙
Last week, we marked a special moment for our colleague Wim. After 20 years at Maats Pipeline Professionals, he said goodbye to his working life and began a new chapter.
For Wim, this moment came earlier than expected. Due to physical limitations, he was no longer able to continue working. For someone who enjoys staying active and is passionate about his work and the people around him, stepping away is not easy.
It has been a gradual journey. Over time, Wim slowly reduced his working hours, with adjustments along the way to help make the transition as smooth as possible. Throughout this process, it was important to ensure that he would still have the opportunity to enjoy the things that matter to him outside of work.
Alongside the support we provided as an employer, Maats also arranged external guidance to help Wim prepare for each stage of this transition, from working fewer hours to eventually leaving employment altogether.
For many years, Wim also volunteered on behalf of Maats through the GOAL Foundation’s VrijMiGoal initiative. Through this initiative, we regularly visit older people experiencing loneliness in Goor, where our headquarters are based.
Through his involvement, Wim discovered just how rewarding volunteering can be. And that brings us to a particularly positive part of his story: although his working life at Maats has come to an end, his desire to contribute to others certainly hasn't.
Wim will continue volunteering in a similar role at a day activity centre near his home. A wonderful way to stay active, connect with others and keep making a meaningful difference.
At Maats, we believe that being a good employer also means supporting one another when life takes an unexpected turn. We are grateful that we could support Wim through this transition and help him look ahead to new possibilities.
We are grateful to Wim for his 20 years of commitment and dedication to Maats. We wish him all the best in this new chapter of his life.