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What well-being policies often overlook

Well-being is high on the HR agenda. Organisations invest in mental health, encourage physical exercise, adopt a preventative approach and set up numerous initiatives. Even so, HR often still struggles to determine what really makes a difference and how the various approaches fit together into a coherent whole.

The biggest challenge, therefore, lies not in setting up yet another initiative, but in adopting a broader and more integrated view of well-being.

EU-Mercosur trade agreement: the final stretch?

Now that end-of-year festivities are behind us, the ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement again comes to the forefront. But even if the trade agreement is signed in the coming days, the EU's work will not be done.

‘Arizona’ coalition agreement: anti-abuse provisions for the annual tax on custody accounts (JTER)

Following a report from the State Audit Office, the new ‘Arizona’ government has proposed the reintroduction of a number of anti-abuse provisions for the Annual Tax on Custody Accounts.

Doing business in the US: Between uncertainty and opportunity

The US still offers opportunities for our Belgian entrepreneurs. But there is no doubt that we are in a new era. Professor David Criekemans outlined the broader narrative, in which the geoeconomic cannot be separated from the geopolitical and the geostrategic.

In the absence of staff, people work here; treat them with care

During the recent labour market events organised by KBC, Stijn Baert, Professor of Labour Economics at Ghent University, gave an engaging keynote speech on the 'war for talent'. His presentation not only provided valuable insights, but also added important nuances and statistics to put the issues into context. Below is a summary of the main points.

Water quality rising up the policy agenda

Belgium, and especially Flanders, is a small and densely populated region with a lot of agriculture and industry. Consequently, we consume a lot of water; this poses many challenges, including for the quality of our surface and groundwater.

Why investing in sustainable water use today is the future

Flanders faces a structural drought problem, which is being exacerbated by climate change and increasing water demand. Industry, as the biggest consumer of water, plays a particularly vital role in sustainable water management. Companies are increasingly focusing on efficient water use, reuse and alternative water sources.

Get inspired: Vandersanden

The new Pirrouet® plant owned by brick manufacturer Vandersanden was opened on 18 September 2024. The carbon-negative Pirrouet facing bricks were launched on the market in October 2023 and ‘with the opening of this new plant, we can now produce them on a large scale,’ says Vandersanden CEO Johan Deburchgrave.

The future is circular construction

The transition to a circular construction industry is unstoppable. From more economical use of materials through downcycling and recycling to upcycling. Brick producer Wienerberger is leading by example.

Greenwashing holds big risks for companies

A lot of companies are making great efforts to become more sustainable and are obviously keen to publicise the fact. ‘A minority take advantage of the proliferation of claims to spread incomplete, inaccurate or irrelevant information and falsely project a sustainable image.

Robots have no problem picking orders in the dark

Many European companies are engaged in reindustrialisation or ‘reshoring’. “By going all-in on innovations like automation and robotics, Europe can maintain its technological edge”, say Dirk Sebrechts and Sabrina Reynen at KBC Asset Management.

Circular business is about partnership and teamwork

Harvesting energy from waste? That’s what the new heat network does in the Antwerp North district, the first open access network in Flanders. It’s a great example of circular business, bringing together the interests of industry, population and society. It also made a great theme for our first sustainability event of 2024.

KBC AUTOLEASE - JOOLS - YBRO SPORTS WRITING

A new addition to KBC Autolease's very wide range of lease bikes is the up-and-coming Belgian brand JoolS.

YUBA BIKES - KBC AUTOLEASE

Former professional kayaker Benjamin Sarrazin founded Yuba Bikes in 2007, inspired by his passion for kayaking.

The transition to a more circular economy

The growing world population and rising material prosperity in large parts of the world are putting our planet under increasing pressure. The problem is closely related to the prevailing 'linear' economic model. This model leads to depletion and waste of natural resources, while waste production and environmental pollution are widespread and even increasing.

An answer to frequently asked questions about e-invoicing or electronic invoicing.

From 1 January 2026, electronic invoicing, or e-invoicing, will become mandatory for Belgian companies. What will that mean for you and your business? On this page, you will find answers to some important questions around e-invoicing.

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