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Screen work and lighting in winter: attention to comfort and productivity
11 February 2026
During the winter months, employees spend more time under artificial light. The days are shorter, natural daylight is more limited, and workplaces often become entirely dependent on indoor lighting. For employees who perform intensive screen work, this can have a significant impact on comfort, concentration, and well-being.
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.
Hybrid working with impact: discover the FOD WASO reflection tool
9 September 2025
Five years ago, the coronavirus crisis forced companies worldwide to quickly switch to teleworking and hybrid work. This change brought many benefits, such as more flexibility and a better work-life balance. However, despite these advantages, many companies still face the challenges of hybrid work. The topic remains relevant and often causes friction between employers and employees, or among colleagues.
Reintegration & medical force majeure: what does the government agreement say about long-term sick people?
20 February 2025
The government agreement outlines the government's plans to restore the country's financial health. Getting more people into work is one of the key pillars. The aim is to reverse the annual increase in long-term incapacity for work. The government emphasizes the shared responsibility of all involved parties in this regard. A "Back-To-Work-barometer" will be created as a monitoring instrument. The goal is improvement at all levels: preventing health problems, preventing absenteeism due to health problems, and returning to work as quickly as possible in case of absenteeism. The aim is to increase the income difference between work and benefits, making working more attractive.
New Toolkit against Digital Sexual Misconduct launched!
31 July 2024
"Nowadays you can't say anything anymore", "after #metoo the pendulum has swung very far", "working with a female colleague as a man has become very sensitive", "we're still allowed to laugh, right?"
Eight tips to prevent prolonged sitting at the workplace
26 October 2023
Do your employees also mainly perform screen work where they sit still for long periods during the day?
This behavior, also known as sedentary behavior, is ubiquitous in modern society.
This lifestyle is increasingly recognized as a serious threat to health.
And this both in the workplace and outside of it.
This behavior, also known as sedentary behavior, is ubiquitous in modern society.
This lifestyle is increasingly recognized as a serious threat to health.
And this both in the workplace and outside of it.