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.
185 expertises found
How do you avoid discrimination when implementing your absenteeism policy?
The number of health-based discrimination cases is increasing. How do you ensure that your absenteeism policy does not (unknowingly) exclude anyone?
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Bart Teuwen
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Lots of employees on long-term sick leave? Take timely action!
Companies with too many long-term sick employees risk government sanctions. Through a 'flashing light system', organisations are notified in advance.
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Employees with a long-term illness: here’s what they expect from you
What do employees with a long-term illness expect from their employers? This article explains this in detail and how you can respond efficiently.
Bart Teuwen
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Between grief and work: “Grief can always find its way into the workplace”
Talking about grief at work is not easy. Prevention advisor Daisy Buttiens explains how organisations, managers and employees can deal with grief.
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New coalition agreement = new absenteeism measures
The 2025-2029 coalition agreement is here. This blog explains the changes for employers and their employees with a long-term illness, and includes handy…
Bart Teuwen
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Opinion – Further abolition of the sick note is a futile endeavour
Petra De Sutter’s ambition to extend the abolition of the sick note does not guarantee falling absenteeism rates.
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3 rules of thumb for a successful absentee meeting
Absentee meetings are held to monitor absences, discover their underlying causes and to discourage employees from taking unnecessary sick leave.
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Sleep deprivation is lurking in the workplace: “Knowledge is the first step towards change”
Sleep deprivation affects at least 1 in 3 working adults. Neurologist Dr Inge Declercq explains how you can help your employees maintain their sleep-wake balance.
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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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Tackling absenteeism: roundtables retail, healthcare & local governments share experiences
You can learn lots from industry peers. And certainly about absenteeism, a persistent and sensitive problem that comes in many forms. HR professionals from healthcare, retail and local government sat down with absenteeism expert Bart Teuwen to share their experiences. Together with fellow absenteeism expert Nathalie Vanaenrode, he summarises 5 takeaways from the conversations.
Bart Teuwen
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Why organisations should be attentive to their employees’ personal problems
The mental health of your employees is also determined by what they experience in their private lives. How can organisations deal with this issue responsibly and respectfully?
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Tasks and composition of the Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work
The Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work has a key role to play in terms of well-being. The following is a list of its wide-ranging tasks and roles.
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Annual IDPPW report: tips on completing the official form
Here are some practical tips to help you select the correct form (A, B or C) and prepare the annual report from your Internal Department for Prevention and Protection in the Workplace within the due deadline.
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The Environmental Coordinator’s Annual Report in 3 questions
The environmental coordinator’s annual report must be finalised by 1 April. These three questions will guide you through the legal requirements.
Mandatory appointment of confidential advisor: who fulfils this role best?
Since 1 December 2023, the appointment of a confidential advisor has been mandatory for organisations with 50 or more employees. How do you pick the right person for this role?
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