People & Change Helping organisations align their business and people strategies to manage change, drive growth and create engaging employee experiences. Today, more than ever before, organisations need to view their people as competitive differentiators and treat them as strategic investments. Employees want to work for organisations that put the human experience at the center of all they do, and we believe that organisations that prioritise their people will outpace their competitors. Our team of adept people, HR, talent, and change advisory professionals specialise in aligning business and people strategies, enabling organisations to navigate change, foster expansion, and cultivate differentiated employee experiences. No Audio ⏸ Survey October 28, 2025 4 min read Bridging the GENERATIONAL AI GAP: Unlocking productivity for all generations Download Protiviti and LSE’s Generations Survey 2025 to explore how AI, Gen AI, and diverse teams are redefining productivity and leadership. Read more People & Change Services Our consulting experts provide solutions tailored to your organisation’s unique needs and industry in the following areas: Pro Building office Talent Advisory Attracting and retaining top talent in an optimal organisational structure to drive your business. Pro Briefcase HR Transformation Enhancing the people function by aligning the people strategy, process design, and technology solutions to optimise performance and better support the business. Pro Document Consent Employee Experience & Culture Elevating and enhancing your culture & employee experience to support greater attraction, retention and engagement. Pro Document Files Change Enablement Empowering organisations to define, manage, and solidify change, driving sustainable progress. Pro Document Stack Work & Rewards Driving organisational success by optimising the design and delivery of work and rewards strategy. Pro Digital Hightech HR Audit & Compliance Assessing the effectiveness of HR’s current policies, procedures, and systems. Leadership Anneke Wieling Anneke is the practice lead for Protiviti’s European business performance improvement practice and the Amsterdam office. She joined Protiviti in January 2006. Previously she worked in the advisory practice of KPMG. In addition to her consulting experience, Anneke has ... Learn more Esen Orhan Coming into the firm with a broad range of international business experience, Esen joined Protiviti in 2006 as an associate director. She is experienced in business process optimisation, finance transformation, and risk management thus combining hands on operational ... Learn more Key partners Through our alliance partnerships, we connect innovative services and technology with consulting expertise to optimise key people and change processes and business performance initiatives. 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UPR had undergone significant change and restructuring in the five years prior to... 7 min read FP&A Transformation Delivers Structure, Speed, Strategic Insight FP&A transformation enabled a rapidly scaling nuclear energy company to boost structure, speed, and strategic insight, supporting IPO readiness and growth. 4 min read Frequently asked questions What is involved in people & change consulting? + People and change consulting is a specialised area of management consulting that helps organisations navigate transformation by aligning people, skills, culture and organisational structures with strategic objectives.In the Netherlands, Protiviti supports organisations by designing and implementing optimised HR and people functions, often enhanced by AI and emerging technologies, to enable sustainable transformation. Why is aligning business and people strategies important? + Aligning business and people strategies ensures the workforce is equipped to deliver organisational goals. This alignment is fundamental to effective people and change initiatives and increasingly important in an AI-driven environment.It strengthens HR as a strategic partner, improves employee experience and helps organisations in the Netherlands attract, retain and develop critical capabilities. What role does leadership play in driving change? + Leadership plays a critical role in people and change initiatives by setting a clear vision, communicating objectives effectively and leading by example.Strong leadership fosters trust, supports collaboration and enables organisations to adapt to new ways of working during transformation. How does employee experience impact business performance? + A strong employee experience drives engagement, productivity and retention, directly impacting business performance.People and change initiatives help organisations in the Netherlands design employee experiences that align workforce needs with business priorities, creating long-term value. What are key elements of a successful employee experience strategy? + A successful employee experience strategy considers the entire employee journey, from onboarding to career development, while embedding feedback, purpose and personalisation.Employee experience consulting helps organisations to meet evolving workforce expectations and support sustainable growth. How can organisations improve the employee experience during transformation? + During periods of change, employees need clarity, empathy and a strong connection to the organisation’s purpose.People and change initiatives ensure employee experience strategies are data-driven, minimise disruption, and build trust throughout transformation. How does employee experience consulting support hybrid and flexible work models? + Employee experience consulting helps organisations design policies, tools and cultural practices that support hybrid and flexible working models.These approaches strengthen collaboration, productivity and wellbeing, ensuring flexibility benefits both employees and the organisation. How is employee experience consulting evolving with AI and digital transformation? + Employee experience consulting increasingly uses AI and digital tools to automate routine activities, personalise employee journeys, and provide data-driven insights.In the Netherlands, these capabilities support productivity, enhance engagement and enable effective employee experience transformation. Why should companies invest in people and culture consulting during growth or restructuring? + People and culture consulting supports organisations during growth or restructuring by maintaining engagement, strengthening leadership, and embedding new behaviours.It helps ensure culture remains resilient and aligned with strategic priorities throughout transformation.