Tools & publications

Whitepaper: Debunking scaling myths

Did you know that scaling successfully is about much more than growing fast? In this report, Antwerp Management School and BDO Belgium challenge ten common scaling myths and reveal what academic research tells us about building companies that can grow efficiently, sustainably, and at scale.

Building ‘person–career fit’ throughout the career

Insights and inspiration for a sustainable career policy that leverages strengths and aligns with the needs of each career stage.

Whitepaper: Taboos in the workplace

Taboos are of all times. They are accompanied by a range of emotions, such as shame and pain. Yet sometimes they suddenly come to the forefront or are broken when people decide to do speak out. Numerous taboos exist in the workplace as well, such as the #Metoo issue and the stories surrounding toxic leadership.

Whitepaper: What does an employer need to create an inclusive work environment?

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.
 

Mental health in the workplace: The role of managers in absenteeism prevention.

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.

Whitepaper: The workplace as the best learning environment. Also for blue-collar workers?

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?

Whitepaper: 40 bold HR statements in a row

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.
 

Whitepaper: Training Managers in Prevention Works, but Not on Its Own

Good training for managers can make a real difference in preventing mental health-related absence. But what determines whether new insights are actually put into practice in the workplace? This white paper explores the “black box” between learning and doing, revealing how the participant, the training itself, and the organizational context all play a role in making training truly effective.

Co-crafting for a successful return to work after burnout.

Less than 40% of managers have the necessary knowledge to guide employees returning to work, while nearly 90% of employees see their role as crucial in the process. Burnout reintegration is complex and requires involvement from both sides. How does your organization approach this? Download the whitepaper for more insights. (The white paper is in Dutch but will be translated soon).

Whitepaper: CSRD Implementation in Belgium

How are Belgian companies navigating CSRD implementation? This white paper explores the costs, challenges, and strategic impact of the new reporting requirements. Discover how organizations can move beyond compliance and turn CSRD into an opportunity for sustainable value creation.

The Road to sustainable business

Whitepaper: Careers in perspective - Career Goals and Success

This white paper is the second of three in the series.

In the second white paper, we look at careers from different perspectives on career success and find out what career goals the respondents are pursuing.

In collaboration with House of HR.

Whitepaper: Careers in perspective

Setting the scene: Sustainable careers and career mobility in Belgium and the Netherlands.
 

This white paper is the first of three in the series. With this series, we want to unravel careers in Belgium and the Netherlands and give expression to the different career stories of employees.

Do you want to learn more about the framework in which we can understand careers today? Then dive in our white paper.

In collaboration with House of HR.

This white paper is also available in Dutch.

Whitepaper: Measuring and Reporting on Innovation

How do you measure the impact of innovation when not all value can be captured in numbers? This white paper explores the challenges of measuring and reporting on innovation and shows how organizations can define the right KPIs. Discover how to build a balanced measurement system and effectively communicate the value of innovation to the C-level.

Kaarten 19 inzichten in leiderschap

Met de leiderschapskaarten en de werkposter “De leiderschapspiegel” kan je gemakkelijk aan de slag om je leiderschap persoonlijk of als team te verkennen.

Download Bedrijfsoverdracht in Vlaanderen

Download bedrijfsoverdracht in Vlaanderen

Download de whitepaper 'Tijd- en plaatsonafhankelijk werken'

Deze white paper kadert binnen het project ICOMflex, een onderzoek over Tijd- en PlaatsOnafhankelijk Werken (TPOW).

The Leader’s Clothes – 19 insights into leadership

‘The Leader’s Clothes’ urges us to reflect, discuss and make choices, and ultimately inspires us to take action for greater leadership.