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How do you create a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to participate and grow? This white paper explores the role of leadership, workplace culture, job design, and collaboration in building an inclusive work environment. Discover the key building blocks for turning inclusion from good intentions into everyday practice.
 

 

Belgium’s tech startup ecosystem is booming, with over 300 tech start-ups spanning sectors like AI, health tech, and fintech. However, despite a strong foundation, scaling a startup in Belgium presents a unique set of challenges. Founders must navigate complex issues such as critical mass, investor relations, and board governance, each of which can determine whether a company scales successfully or stalls. We spoke with experts Robin De Cock, Karen Wouters, and Axel Funhoff to uncover the key factors that tech entrepreneurs must master to scale effectively.

Lifelong learning is no longer optional—it’s essential for businesses to stay competitive and agile in an ever-evolving world. Both business leaders and employees must continuously upskill to remain future-ready. In this blog, Steven De Haes (Dean of Antwerp Management School) and Luc Luwel (CEO of Voka – Chamber of Commerce Antwerp-Waasland) share their insights on why lifelong learning is the key to long-term success.

Emerging technologies and economic shifts challenge corporates and SMEs, prompting them to partner with start-ups through corporate venturing. Successful examples, like Axel Springer's investment in Airbnb and IAC's backing of Tinder, highlight the effectiveness of these strategies.

Workplace risk factors, such as stress and lack of support, worsen mental health. Managers play a crucial role in prevention but face challenges like stigma and lack of knowledge. This study explores the experiences of managers and employees and offers practical insights to improve workplace mental health.

Download our whitepaper for practical insights on effectively contributing to better workplace mental health.

Workplace happiness requires a multi-level approach, yet many wellbeing interventions fail because they focus solely on the individual and lack an evidence-based foundation. The IGLO model (Individual, Group, Leader, Organization) provides an effective framework for implementing wellbeing strategies across all levels.

A lifetime of learning: while this is considered second nature for knowledge workers, it is less obvious for blue-collar workers. At least, that's often assumed. But is this really the case? And if so, does it only apply to craftsmanship, or is a lifelong learning path also possible in terms of soft skills?

Professor Kathleen Vangronsvelt opened the first session of the learning network on workplace well-being with a unique perspective, drawing inspiration from the Blue Zones, regions where people live healthier and happier lives. Innovations often arise by applying knowledge from one domain to another.

What makes work truly meaningful? And does working hard automatically lead to greater motivation? In this first white paper in the 40 Bold HR Statements series, four thought-provoking statements about work experience and motivation are put to the test using academic research. Discover which beliefs hold up, which require nuance, and which ones we may need to reconsider.