In November 2022, the new law on the ‘labour deal’ was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. The government introduced a comprehensive package of measures aimed at significantly increasing the employment rate by 2030.
One of the key pillars of this package focuses on lifelong learning and the right to training. Until now, there was a collective right to training, calculated as an average number of training days per FTE across the company. This has now been transformed into an individual training right for every employee.
Who is eligible?
The individual training right applies only to private-sector companies with 10 or more employees:
Companies with 10-19 employees are entitled to one paid training day per year. Companies with 20 or more employees must offer five individual training days (reduced to four training days in 2023).
Companies with fewer than 10 employees are currently not eligible.
Training obligations for your marketing team
The new obligations under this labour deal create valuable opportunities for your marketing team. We understand better than anyone that marketing teams are dealing with an overwhelming content explosion. More and more content needs to be created for an ever-growing number of applications and platforms.
Every situation is unique. Each employee experiences this content explosion differently, depending on their skillset.
This makes now the perfect time to collaborate with us to elevate your marketing team within the framework of this labour deal. As specialists in training for content creation, we can provide tailored solutions to meet your team’s needs. Feel free to schedule a call with us to discuss which training courses are best suited for you or your team.
Which courses?
In addition to the individual training right, employers must provide a training plan which includes both formal and informal training each year.
Formal training
Formal training is delivered by a trainer or speaker and is developed by them. These courses are characterised by a high level of organisation from the trainer or training institution. They can be offered as part of an open programme (i.e., attended with participants from other organisations) or tailored specifically to suit the needs of your organisation.
Informal training
Informal training consists of training activities other than formal courses and is directly related to work. These activities are highly self-organised, with content determined by the individual needs of the workplace. They can be offered as part of an open programme (i.e., attended with participants from other organisations) or tailored specifically to suit the needs of your organisation.
Training plan
Besides the individual training right, companies with more than 20 employees will also be required to submit a training plan to the works council by 31 March. If your company does not have a works council, the plan should be submitted to union representation. If union representation is also not in place, the plan must be submitted directly to the employees.
The training plan must include several mandatory components and be provided to the employee representatives at least 15 days before the meeting. Not sure how to start such a plan or how to shape your Learning & Development strategy? I’ll be glad to help you out.
In a call, we will review your learning needs, explore ways to manage the content explosion, and provide actionable insights to include in your training plan. Ensure you and your marketing team implement the right training, turning the labour deal into a tremendous opportunity to enhance your team’s efficiency in content creation.
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