News in the spotlight

Long-term sick employees? Avoid penalties

The further specific plans in dealing with the rising number of long-term sick people were approved during the Council of Ministers on 13 May 2022 For instance, in the next phase, the government intends to focus on empowering employers and incapacitated individuals, among others.

Three steps to a successful holiday policy

Everyone needs a holiday from time to time. Did you know that full-time employees, working a five-day week, are entitled to 20 statutory days of holiday? If you would like to have a successful vacation policy in your organisation? these are the steps to follow.

Half of twenty-somethings considering career switch

One in three workers wants to change career direction. Twenty-somethings in particular are considering a job in another sector, according to a survey of more than 2,000 working Belgians. Why? What they want is to experience greater meaningfulness, a better work-life balance and/or good pay.

Enhancing personnel policy by looking over the wall

Would you like to know what other companies’ HR policies are like? The switching Talent programme provides you with the opportunity to take a peek behind the scenes at your competitors. With the support of ESF, Acerta links you to a company with which you can exchange ideas freely. A free two-day learning pathway, with the added bonus of being able to build up your professional network.

Fair and transparent remuneration is the best way to go

A fair wage, a clear growth path and transparent communication work best. But how exactly do you do that? Acerta explains.

Hybrid work is the future

The mandatory work-from-home rules due to corona have been dropped, so your employees may again come to the office every day. But do employees want it? A survey of more than 2,000 employees shows that 93% of employees no longer want to go to the office full time.

PC 200: Don't forget to register your training plan!

Clerks in PC 200 are entitled to a number of days of training for the period from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023. Acerta explains.

Which choices do you include in your cafeteria plan?

In a labour market in flux, employee empowerment remains a key focus, especially when it comes to their pay. As many as 70% of employees say they would like to take advantage of a customised compensation plan if their employer offered it.

Fuel and energy prices spike: what can employers do?

Acerta answers some questions frequently asked by employers. Can you change your company car policy? What about employees who use their own cars and do a lot of service travel? What about the work-from-home allowance that covers energy costs?