Labor Day: moment to reflect on working conditions

Today, May 1, is Labor Day. On this day we reflect on the - sometimes hard-won - achievements in the field of (fair) working conditions and (safe) working conditions. It is also a day on which in the Netherlands, unlike in most of our surrounding countries, people just work!

But let's take a moment to reflect on the fact that in our country we have it pretty good when it comes to working conditions and safety at work. Of course, there is always room for improvement. In particular, it pays to pay attention to increasing employee job satisfaction and employability. Sustainable employability is a great thing to pursue, especially on a day like today.

How to do it. Check out the links below, where we've named some tips.

• 5 tips to increase your employee appeal
  The market is picking up, and that's great. But it also means that employees and job seekers have more room and freedom of choice. That makes finding and keeping qualified staff a lot harder. You can make it easier for yourself with a personnel policy aimed at sustainable employability. That gives you a lot: healthier employees and thus less absenteeism. But also higher productivity, more commitment and happier employees. All themes that increase the attractiveness of your organization. Do I have your attention? Then I have 5 important tips for you. I walk you through them one by one below.
• Topic: Sustainable employability of employees
  The economic world is changing incredibly fast. The world in which your company operates may be very different tomorrow. That's why investing in your staff is a must these days. What the benefits of this are Ruud Olde explains in this #60ticks.
• How can I engage and captivate my employees?
  Very nice of course, the current upward trend of our economy. But the new situation also brings its own challenges. Employers are finding it difficult to find and keep the right people. Sustainable employability and flexibility is therefore the motto. Nieske Nijkamp and Annemarie van Woudenberg, both specialized in labor law, explain how they help employers with this.