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Transform absenteeism into opportunities with a proactive policy!

24 September 2024
Did you know that short-term absenteeism that is not properly addressed can result in long-term absence? The longer you wait, the smaller the chance that your employee can get back to work quickly. After three months, that chance is already less than 50%, and after a year, even less than 5%!
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Preparation for an inspection visit on psychosocial workplace risks

10 September 2024
The labor inspection's mission is to advise companies on well-being issues and to monitor the application of regulations. For this purpose, they visit your workplace (un)announced.

We are currently aware of inspection visits focusing on psychosocial risks at work.

During an announced inspection, it is often requested to keep some documents available at the time of the visit.
In cases where the visit focuses on psychosocial well-being, the following 10 documents are often requested.
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Colleague in the spotlight - Tom Peeters

3 July 2024
Tom works at Premed as an accountant and HR employee, and enjoys the varied tasks he performs here. He manages the finances, supports employees, and helps with facility management. Tom chose Premed because of the pleasant working atmosphere and the close bond between colleagues.
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New ergonomics legislation

3 June 2024
The new ergonomics legislation, effective from May 25, brings some important changes to book VIII of the code on well-being at work. The main points are summarized below.
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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!
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