Expert opinion

The employment programme for workers aged 45 or older is an important aspect of collective bargaining agreement no. 104 and outlines the rules and procedures for companies to retain or attract older workers.

Suppose an employee asks for gender-inclusive toilets. As an employer, how do you respond to this? What is stipulated by the welfare act?

Since the 1st of April, every employee has the official ‘right to disconnect’. A meaningful initiative in combatting mental overload, although a few remarks on its practical application are warranted, according to Dr Gretel Schrijvers, CEO of the Mensura Group.

A mere 6% of Belgian companies use specialised tools to monitor absenteeism date. Read here which opportunities can be gained in this area.

The European Parliament has approved the Machinery Regulation. This replaces the Machinery Directive for protecting the health and safety of workers and consumers.

Fire extinguishers that comply with the standards are red in colour and carry the BENOR label. Additional requirements depend on the type of appliance and extinguisher.

There have been some significant shifts in the political landscape recently when it comes to absenteeism and long-term sick leave. During a panel discussion at the launch of the new edition of 'Verzuim. Maak er werk van!', several prominent figures exchanged views on this topic. Joining Author Bart Teuwen in the debate were Hanne Sanders, director at Co-Prev, Wim Adriaens, managing director at VDAB, and Minister of Health and Social Affairs Frank Vandenbroucke.

Als een werknemer na langdurige ziekte zijn oude job niet opnieuw kan opnemen, beveelt de arbeidsarts soms ‘ander of aangepast werk’. Maar wat houdt dat in?

The population knows too little about colon cancer, while a stool test helps avoid deaths. According to Doctor Colemont, employers can also help.

4 out of 10 companies say that adapted work is not possible within their organisation. Collective reintegration policy is also struggling to gain traction.

The risk of having a heart attack or stroke within a decade is now almost 10% higher for workers aged 40 and over than five years ago. The culprit? High blood pressure. More focus on prevention and healthy lifestyles can be an important buffer.

In 2024, external prevention services in Belgium recorded more than 23,000 psychosocial files. An absolute record. It involves files on conflicts, bullying, stress, burnout, violence and sexual harassment in the workplace. The rising figures leave little room for doubt: mental well-being is under structural pressure. How can your organisation take the right steps to reduce that pressure?

Teams and their managers sometimes lack a workable, common language for discussing well-being. HR processes often exist but are not applied consistently, due to a shortage of skills or confidence. How can a manager focus on results and their people’s well-being at the same time?

More than 1 in 6 workers report little or no motivation at work. An increase of about 6% compared to 3 years ago.

To promote the reintegration of vulnerable employees, the Government of Flanders created the work resumption premium. The aim is to stimulate a progressive return to work for employees with a work incapacity lasting at least one year.