Well-being at work
from stress to success
Why investing in wellbeing makes your business thrive
Pressure in the Belgian business world is reaching unprecedented levels. Chronic stress and burnout have led to an increase in long-term absences, placing a heavy burden on both employees and companies. According to recent data, the number of long-term ill due to burnout and depression in Belgium increased by a whopping 46% since 2016. This translates directly into significant costs for companies and affects overall productivity. Clearly, investing in wellbeing is not a luxury, but a necessity for companies that want to survive and prosper.
Stress as a silent profit killer
Stress may seem like a personal challenge, but it is a creeping profit killer for businesses. 7% of all working hours in Belgium are lost due to absenteeism, and the situation worsens: 41% of the long-term sick have been absent for more than a year - with stress being a major cause. Research shows that long-term stress and burnout cause much more than psychological problems; they also lead to physical complaints such as tense muscles, chronic fatigue and severe sleep disorders.
Did you know...
The number of long-term sick people due to burnout and depression in Belgium has increased by 46% since 2016.
Absenteeism costs companies €1,528 per full-time employee annually. v
These prolonged absences are not only a symptom of unresolved workload, but also represent a major financial loss. Costs will continue to rise until companies take action.
The solution? Invest in well-being at work, Build resilience, tackle chronic stress and structurally reduce sick leave.
By identifying burnout symptoms early and offering appropriate treatment, companies can prevent employees from falling into a vicious cycle of stress and exhaustion.
Experts provide recommendations for setting up an effective well-being policy, such as implementing prevention measures and using tools to monitor and improve employees' quality of life and needs.
Burnout: the hidden costs for businesses
Burnout not only causes personal suffering; it is a hidden cost that costs companies a lot of money.
Studies show that burnout leads to increased absenteeism, reduced engagement and higher turnover rates.
An employee who drops out due to burnout costs a company on average €60,000 per year through direct and indirect costs. By implementing wellness programmes with a focus on prevention, companies can significantly reduce this impact and strengthen employee resilience.
The true loss: motivation leaking away due to stress
Besides absenteeism, there is another invisible loss: employees who are physically present but mentally disengaged.
When the workload increases and long-term stress takes over, more than half of Belgian workers experience demotivation.
54% of Belgian workers do not feel involved, resulting in higher turnover rates, lost productivity and a weaker corporate culture.
This disengagement, caused by both daily stress and burnout, leads to a great loss of energy and focus.
Gallup research confirms that when companies actively invest in well-being at work, employees cope better with stressful situations. They recover faster from burnout and find valuable insights into their own performance and limits. The direct effects are higher engagement and lower turnover rates.
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Welfare investments: value over cost
Gone are the days when companies only looked at the ROI of wellbeing. Now it is shifting the focus to 'value on investment' (VOI), where wellbeing not only saves costs but also adds strategic value. Companies with active wellbeing policies see their improve staff retention up to 50% and create an energetic work culture where employees feel valued and productive.
Reports show that wellness investments not only improve employees' health, but also contribute to higher productivity and lower healthcare costs.
Did you know that welfare programmes...
- Reduce absenteeism and offer employees a better balance in daily activities and mundane tasks?
- Have a direct impact on employees' mental health and social well-being, helping them better manage stress?
the figures prove it: health pays off
Companies that invest in well-being at work see measurable results.
Research shows that wellness programmes increase staff retention by up to Increase 50% and reduce stress symptoms dramatically. Users will be notified that their health data has been loaded via My Health Viewer and is available for viewing with the notification 'done loading'.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) an active well-being policy lowers absenteeism by 30% on average, while increasing productivity. For Belgian companies, this means not only cost savings, but also an energetic workplace where employees feel valued and engaged.
Discover how wellbeing can transform your business
Wellbeing investments create a healthy, productive workplace. Companies that embrace well-being at work and health as a core value build an environment that inspires, motivates, and boosts performance.
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well-being at work is the essence of business management
Wellbeing investments create a sustainable, healthy and productive workplace. By putting wellbeing at the centre, companies create an environment that not only promotes performance, but also inspires and motivates. Want an engaged and energised team? Find out how the breathwork- and cold experiences of Unfolding can make your business resilient and productive.
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The Royal Decree on well-being at work
The Royal Decree (RD) on well-being at work provides companies with a clear framework to ensure employee safety, health and engagement. This decree contains some essential components that are valuable for strategic HR policies:
- Prevention policy: The Royal Decree requires companies to implement a dynamic risk management system to detect and control risks early.
- External prevention services: Where internal expertise is lacking, the Royal Decree requires cooperation with an external service for specific knowledge and medical follow-up.
- Psychosocial well-being: RD emphasises addressing stress and burnout. A healthy corporate culture strengthens not only wellbeing, but also commitment and loyalty.
- Social consultation and employee participation: Actively involve employees in welfare policy through social consultation for a supported and effective welfare policy.
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