Isabel Workel-Tijhuis

Group Director Human Resources at Triodos Bank (1.8k+ employees)

My name is Isabel Workel-Tijhuis. I am the Group Director HR at Triodos Bank. Before I made the switch to HR in 2017, I had many other types of roles within banking. From commerce to strategy and compliance. I also enjoyed working and living abroad (Spain) for 5 years. An experience that I can recommend to anyone who aspires to it. I have been working as Group Director HR at Triodos bank for 4 years. This means that I am responsible for the HR function in all countries where Triodos is active (NL, UK, BE, ES and DE). I made the step to Triodos very consciously, because I wanted to do more with sustainability. And where better to do that than at one of the most sustainable banks in the world? At Triodos, we make money work for positive change in the world and that is really anchored in our DNA, so you also notice it in your day-to-day work. I think that's very beautiful.

4:00 - 4:30 pm

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Purposeful Leadership: Creating Workforce Ecosystems

The world has shifted from VUCA to BANI—Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible. What does this mean for HR and leadership? In this session we will explore several ingredients to build high impact workforce ecosystems and how that is being done at Triodos Bank: ✔️ The new reality: How BANI is reshaping workforce expectations and organizational resilience. ✔️ From function to force: How HR can evolve into a strategic driver of transformation, covering organization needs and cultural change. ✔️ Workforce shifts: What employees truly need to thrive in uncertainty and what the role of HR is in that. ✔️ Leadership’s role: How purposeful leadership builds high-impact workforce ecosystems. Purposeful leadership creates connected, trust-based workforce ecosystems. In a world reshaped by AI and rapid change HR in Triodos designs environments where purpose fuels collaboration, adaptability, and resilience. This is not just a conversation about HR strategy - it’s a blueprint for building organizations that thrive on connection, data, and purpose.