Expert opinion
Optimise your wellbeing policy with our useful tips, clear advice and best practices. On this page we collect our blog articles under various topics to do with occupational wellbeing and health and safety. Use the filters on the left to quickly find the topic that interests you.
191 expertises found
5 tips for making commuting a healthy habit
How can you make sure your employees travel to and from work safely? You have more impact than you think!
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AI as a psychologist: a source of mental health support or a pitfall?
AI chatbots such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used as a sounding board by people who are struggling mentally. But are there any risks involved?
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Koen Van Hulst
How an absenteeism policy brings peace into your organisation
Absenteeism is for many SMEs a challenging issue. The impact of a sick employee is felt immediately, especially in small teams. Yet few SMEs have a clear plan of action when someone drops out.
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Dana Paris
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Christel Schabon
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Why one in four relapses after burnout (and how to prevent it)
One in four employees relapses after burnout, so it is necessary to adjust the resumption of work. Both in terms of legislation and the approach and guidance within the company.
Winter weather tips to protect your employees
While snow can be beautiful, it can cause treacherous driving conditions and poor health. Here are some tips to help keep your workers safe and healthy.
New Royal Decree on reintegration: towards fewer employees with a long-term illness and more employability
With more than half a million people on long-term sick leave, Belgium is among the worst performers in Europe. The government wants to change that, and is therefore tightening its measures. What does this mean for your organisation? And how should you incorporate this into your HR policy? Here is an overview.
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Wearing shorts at work: never, always or sometimes safe to wear?
Wearing shorts at work: is that safe? Find out more about dress codes on sunny days and how to ensure maximum protection to your employees.
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How do you draw up a training plan?
Does your company have more than 20 employees? If it does, the individual training entitlement for each employee amounts to 5 full days. Which training courses are eligible, for whom and what the objectives are, must be recorded in a training plan. But how do you get started with such a plan? And which courses should you include in it?
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What can, may or should the internal prevention adviser do?
The regulations surrounding the position of internal prevention adviser are very extensive. We list some pertinent questions about and by prevention advisers.
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Monitoring absenteeism data: make it easier with absenteeism software
A mere 6% of Belgian companies use specialised tools to monitor absenteeism date. Read here which opportunities can be gained in this area.
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Bart Teuwen
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Prevention measures for night shift workers
Night workers are at greater risk of developing certain health problems. Follow these tips and prevention measures to improve their well-being.
How do you prevent permanent trauma after a serious occupational accident?
Een ernstig arbeidsongeval kan traumatisch zijn. Lees in dit dubbelinterview hoe je daarmee omgaat als betrokken collega, preventieadviseur of werkgever.
Boost your resilience with these 5 tips
Give your resilience a hefty boost by making these healthy habits your own. Do you already apply these tips regularly?
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Emphasising the need to work safely when welcoming new employees
It is important to emphasise safety when welcoming new employees. What is the best way to handle this? Expert Natascha Vandewalle has some tips.
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Are there any other habits or ways of thinking within your team? This is how to turn diversity into an asset!
As a manager, how can you turn diversity within your team into an asset? Eline De Poortere, Psychosocial Risk Prevention Adviser, explains!
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