"Prévoyance" ? And in English? Euh….”Life insurance”?
If a private medical scheme is something easy to imagine, we enter into a specific French dark zone when it comes to "prévoyance."
Timothée is an HR and Employment Law professional with over 15 years of experience across banking, retail, and luxury industries in Europe. Holding a Master's Degree in Employment Law from La Sorbonne, he has built and secured HR operations for renowned brands such as Société Générale, Dr. Martens, Lululemon, and Richard Mille.
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