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Protection against endocrine disruptors
7 December 2023
In a continuous commitment to the health and well-being of employees, the government recently introduced groundbreaking legislation aimed at protecting employees from agents with hormone-disrupting properties.
Mandatory appointment of confidential counsellor
27 November 2023
It had been in the air for a while, and now it's official: from now on, a mandatory appointment of a confidential counsellor is necessary for employers who employ 50 or more employees. In companies with fewer than 50 employees, the appointment of a confidential counselor remains an option.
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.
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.
Stand up straight at 10:10 AM on October 10th!
9 October 2023
Tomorrow, October 10th, everyone stands up for ten minutes at 10 AM, that is the call launched by ergonomics association VerV and the Flemish Institute for Healthy Living. Standing more during work, will your employees participate?!
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.
Labour inspection control
26 September 2023
Stress about an unannounced inspection by the labor inspectorate? Don't know which documents will be reviewed? Premed's e-book offers employers a handy checklist!
Conditions for purchasing and maintaining workwear by employees themselves
2 August 2023
Since the beginning of this month, the legislation contains clear conditions regarding the purchase and maintenance of workwear done by the employees themselves against payment of a premium.