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From making inappropriate remarks during company events and sending sexual messages to engaging in boundary-crossing behavior. 20 percent of the employees experience daily harassment at work, according to research by TNO. Consequently, employers have a responsibility to mitigate psychosocial work stress. To promote a safe work environment, the Dutch Parliament mandates that companies with more than 10 employees appoint a qualified confidential advisor.
Confidential advisors (or trusted person) and corporate counselors from AndereWending are experienced, multilingual, certified by the LVV, and ready to assist you and your employees with work-related issues. Partner with AndereWending to maintain a pleasant, safe, and trusted work environment.
Feel free to contact us at 06 - 2022 88 45 or contact@anderewending.nl
English-speaking confidential advisors
Our English-speaking confidential advisors or trusted persons serve as the point of contact for international organizations with English-speaking employees who wish to confidentially address issues of inappropriate conduct and integrity. The advisor provides support to the employee, listens without judgment, discusses the implications of potential solutions, and guides the employee through the resolution process. All discussions are confidential and anonymous.
English-speaking confidential advisors or trusted persons from AndereWending focus on individuals' strengths, emphasizing personal responsibility. Clients of AndereWending can expect a personalized approach with positive outcomes. Would you like to know more about external English-speaking confidential advisors? Read on for further details.
Hiring an English-speaking confidential advisor
The external confidential advisor or trusted person is professional, independent, and does not engage in fact-finding. This makes the external confidential advisor a safe and trusted point of contact for employees, allowing them to discuss issues that, due to conflicts of interest and power dynamics, cannot be addressed with management.
Additionally, AndereWending’s external confidential advisor (or trusted person) is certified in integrity and inappropriate behavior, a member of the LVV, registered with CRP, and authorized to systematically document anonymously reported incidents. Based on this documentation, the advisor can inform management about notable patterns, optimize the company culture, and reduce future absenteeism. Want to know more about our external confidential advisors ? Read more here.
For the employer
Inappropriate behavior in the workplace leads to (unjustified) absenteeism, turnover, and reduced productivity among employees. On average, it takes 293 days for employees who are absent due to psychological complaints to return to work. To prevent this, you can engage an English-speaking confidential advisor (or trusted person) This will help you maintain social harmony within your organization, stay informed about relevant social developments, and comply transparently with laws and regulations.
For the employee
Interacting with colleagues, management, and/or clients is not always easy, especially when inappropriate behavior is involved. This can lead to stress, irritability, poor sleep, concentration problems, or reduced motivation. According to the 'Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie', employers are required to promote a safe working environment and appoint a confidential advisor (or trusted person). Do you recognize these situations? Feel free to contact our English-speaking confidential advisor using the contact details below.
Advantages English-speaking confidential advisor
Appointing an English-speaking external confidential advisor or trusted person brings numerous benefits. The English-speaking advisor provides you with insights into social developments, reduces inappropriate behavior in the workplace, and ensures a safe working environment. As a result, absenteeism, unauthorized leave, and illness, along with their associated financial impacts, are minimized and a safe, pleasant and familiar working environment promoted.
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