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FACT-APP: INNOVATIVE LANGUAGE SUPPORT FOR THE WORKPLACE
31 July 2024
The FACT app, an abbreviation for First Aid Communication Tool, is an innovative solution that revolutionizes communication in the workplace, especially for non-Dutch speaking employees.
The dangers of the sun and sunbed, truths - untruths
3 June 2024
Approximately 1 in 3 of all cancers discovered today is a type of skin cancer (melanoma or non-melanoma). This makes skin cancer the most common cancer worldwide and in Belgium. 1 in 5 people will be confronted with skin cancer before the age of 75. A large part of skin cancers can be prevented by adequately protecting oneself against UV rays (sunlight and sunbeds).
Every two years, the Cancer Foundation monitors the evolution of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of Belgians regarding UV protection through an Ipsos survey. The results of the 2023 UV monitor reinforce the call for a national approach!
Every two years, the Cancer Foundation monitors the evolution of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of Belgians regarding UV protection through an Ipsos survey. The results of the 2023 UV monitor reinforce the call for a national approach!
New regulations Medical force majeure: Outplacement becomes Back-to-work Fund
29 March 2024
When an employer invokes medical force majeure to terminate an employment contract, they are obliged to support the incapacitated employee in finding a new job.
Whereas until now this took the form of an Outplacement offer, from April 1st this will be done by means of a contribution to the Back-to-Work Fund.
Whereas until now this took the form of an Outplacement offer, from April 1st this will be done by means of a contribution to the Back-to-Work Fund.
Rights & obligations regarding breastfeeding breaks
11 December 2023
Did you know that every breastfeeding mother is entitled to a break at work for breastfeeding or pumping milk up to nine months after childbirth?! As an employer, you must provide a space for this.
How is the preventive health policy in your company?
17 October 2023
The Flemish Institute for Healthy Living vzw invites all Dutch-speaking companies in Flanders and Brussels to participate in the Prevention Survey. In exchange for 10 minutes of your time, you have a chance to win a Sports Trial Session for your company or a package of nudging materials around healthy eating.
A magnificent worker
3 October 2023
The ideal reinforcement might be an employee with a disability. And the campaign 'Pracht van een werkkracht' (Splendor of a workforce) by the Department of Work and Social Economy wants to prove that. Thanks to the individual customized work premiums, employers receive financial support when hiring and employing people with disabilities. Self-employed individuals with a disability can also count on support.
Individual customization
4 July 2023
Are you an employer and does one of your current or future employees have a work disability? Or are you self-employed with a work disability? In that case, you may be able to benefit from individual customization. With the help of individual customized premiums, you can compensate for any additional costs for the organization resulting from the work disability, as well as the costs for on-the-job guidance.