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Reintegration and ergonomics: jointly building a sustainable return to work

11 February 2026
Long-term illness has a major impact on your organization. In addition to the human consequences, absence also brings organizational and financial challenges. A well-considered reintegration policy is therefore essential. At Premed EDPBW, we see daily how strongly reintegration and ergonomics are connected. An adapted workplace can make the difference between relapse and a sustainable return.
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Is your company eligible for the return-to-work premium?

17 December 2025
Employers can claim a premium of 1,725 (amount valid on date of publication) euros when they hire an employee who has been incapacitated for work for at least one year. This is part of the measures laid down in the program law of December 26, 2022, which aims to encourage employers and employees to help long-term sick employees with their reintegration.
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New resuscitation rules must increase survival chances

25 November 2025
The Belgian Resuscitation Council emphasizes in its latest communication some important changes in the resuscitation guidelines. The updated recommendations should help both laypersons and professional caregivers to act faster and more effectively in the event of a cardiac arrest.
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Health complaints in warm weather

19 June 2025
Sunstroke or heatstroke

Sunstroke is the result of prolonged exposure to the sun, especially of the neck and head.
Heatstroke or heat prostration is the result of overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures, which disrupts the thermostat in the brain and can cause body temperature to rise sharply.
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Caution, sign!!

10 June 2025
Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis is an infectious condition that you can contract after being bitten by an infected tick. Fortunately, not all ticks are infected; only 10% of ticks contain a disease-causing germ (Borrelia).
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Prevent long-term absence by investing in ergonomics

8 May 2025
Physical complaints such as back, neck or shoulder pain increasingly lead to long-term absence from work. By investing in ergonomics, companies can not only prevent these complaints, but also limit absenteeism and the pressure on healthcare. Premed supports organizations with a structured approach to address ergonomic risks and avoid long-term absenteeism.
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