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Your ability to use AI tools effectively, consistently and ethically will define your career success in 2026. That’s why, this year, we’re exploring the different ways these technologies will impact you. Discover why now is the time to start upskilling and what you can do to take the next step.

Think salary is the ultimate deal‑breaker? Think again. In 2026, the real game‑changer isn’t just what hits your bank account, it’s the benefits shaping your everyday life. From hybrid work to mental health support and learning budgets, perks now define whether a job truly fits your lifestyle.
Ready to see why benefits matter as much as salary?

The cent-based indexation system starts in 2026: higher salaries will no longer be indexed proportionally, but limited to a fixed amount. This shift could reshape your purchasing power and challenge companies to rethink their pay strategies. Curious about the exact impact on your salary and how employers may respond?

In the fourth season of our podcast, we explore a variety of engaging topics, from the balance between soft and hard skills to the evolving landscape of leadership and management. We also delve into the heart of innovation, tackle the complexities of salary negotiations, and examine the generational dynamics shaping today's job market. Listen to Triangle Talk below or on your preferred podcast platform to join the conversation and gain new perspectives.

With the right HR support, companies can make better use of their HR systems and make smart decisions to stay competitive and successful. Overall, HR project sourcing can be a great way for businesses to streamline their HR processes and increase efficiency. It can reduce costs, save time and provide access to expert skills. In this blog article, we will discuss the benefits of HR project sourcing. 
 

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the most sacred months in the religion. From dusk till dawn, participants observe a strict fast for the entire month. That can affect their productivity at work. Adopting these tips, from our Hays colleagues, into your daily life during the month of Ramadan will help you get through a day’s work while fasting. 

Earth is a place where you must show up to work and make a living to survive, but that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable while doing it! There are certain careers your zodiac sign would thrive in, so why not use astrology as a cheat-code to success? Read about the career you should have, according to your zodiac sign and discover how to become your most productive and happiest self at work!

Internships are an important steppingstone for young people into the professional world. Interning abroad can be a great way to launch your career despite the few challenges that come with it. This life-changing experience can open many doors, both in your professional and personal life. Here are the five steps you need to take to apply for an international internship!

It is clear that there is a talent war with a shortage of profiles and skills. That’s not quite news. But even though this situation isn’t new, companies do not always know how to deal with it and how to adapt to it. Belise Songa, Agile Master at BCIS and Young ICT Lady of the Year in 2022, and Nathalie Alhadeff, National Director at Hays, discuss the new labour market and how to win the war for talent.

Are Belgian employees simply too attached to their cars to choose alternatives, or do the government and companies still promote cars too much? We talk about it with Dimitris Bousoulas, syndicate representative for ACV Antwerp and member of the board of directors at i-Bus, and Robby Vanuxem, Managing Director at Hays

Using AI at work is still relatively new, as companies run tests to figure out how to maximize benefits for both their employees and their business. Embracing generative AI could work in your advantage and make you more productive in your role! Here’s how:

The technology sector: the whitest sector. To what extent can the sector call itself innovative and disruptive when it fails to meet even the most basic form of diversity, namely male-female ratio? We talk about it in a new episode of our podcast Triangle Talk with our guests Inès Herbosch, Chief Data Officer at the FPS Justice, and Jovanic Scheiris, National Director of Technology at Hays.

If you’ve been following the media, you would think AI has only been invented a few months ago. ChatGPT already seems indispensable in our society and job. And then there’s XR and VR, those tech things in games. Just like with any new technology, the question quickly arises: what will it mean for our job? Read the highlights of our conversation with Kenneth Dée, Tech jounalist at DPG Media and Julie Desender, Team Leader IT at Hays.

Passionate employees: a myth created by employers who want hard workers for little money? Or do they really exist? A passionate conversation about ambitions, expectations, goals and meaning in your work and business with Yasmien Naciri, entrepreneur and Managing Director of Innovatiecentrum Werk and Julie Geller, Learning and Development Manager at Hays in our podcast Triangle Talk.

We often can’t help to jump to a very outdated idea of what secretaries do. Making coffee, answering the phone and copying documents are only a tiny part of the modern secretary’s daily to do list. They’re the heart of every company! In this article, we are zooming in on several types of secretary roles and assistant jobs in office professionalisms.

Linda Alblas - van den Burg, Managing Director of 'ICI Paris XL BeNeLux and Tamara Vereecken, Hays EMEA Director Front Office Systems discuss their stories and challenges as women in leadership roles in the first episode of Triangle Talk. Read the key takeaways and the most remarkable quotes from this inspirational conversation between two leading ladies in the corporate world.

You’re trying to get the top talent for your vacancy, but competition is fierce and there are already lots of opportunities for people with the skills you need. So how do you stand out from the crowd? Focusing on building a lasting relationship right from the start will help you attract, and then keep, the best of the best. 

The importance of digital infrastructure has increased immensely in the last three years. What was already a priority for many organisations suddenly became a necessity. As a result, the number of tech jobs available rocketed. As market leaders, we’ve analysed the data for recent hiring trends and looked at the roles that our clients are recruiting for in the current landscape in order to determine the top ten in-demand tech jobs in 2023.

Let’s be honest: switching from work mode into relaxation mode is easier said than done. Caught up in our fast-paced lives and busy schedules, a healthy work-life balance is something many of us struggle with. Here are four ways to still take care of your (mental) health and wellbeing, while pursuing a successful career.

Did you know that people are the most important part of an organisation’s cyber security? A cyber secure workplace culture is a company culture where security is ingrained in every technical aspect of the company. It’s built into the thinking process, the planning and systems of the entire business. Data Protection Day or Privacy Day was launched in 2006 to raise awareness about this important topic. We’ve gathered three golden tips to protect your data at work. 

Conflicts between generations have always existed. Today, four generations work together in the job market and it’s important to understand how they function and what their expectations for efficient collaboration in the workspace are. What are these generations and what can be done so that they can cohabit and work in perfect harmony? Our answer in this article!