Talent-oriented organisations
Research theme
Today, organisations are facing many challenges, think of the ageing population, changing needs in skills, and the increase in absenteeism of employees. A sustainable talent policy and a talent-oriented culture give organisations an opportunity to deal with these challenges. In this programme, we research in what way organisations can be supported and strengthened in their talent-oriented approach, culture, and policy. In this way, we form stimulating work environments in which all employees can develop their talents and organisations can continue their sustainable growth.
Strengthening talent in organisations
What are we researching and for whom?
We want to balance the productivity of organisations with sustainable and motivating careers. To this end, we are researching how we can support and strengthen organisations in their talent development. Today, organisations are facing many challenges, think of the ageing population, changing needs in skills, and the increasing absenteeism of employees. A sustainable talent policy and a talent-oriented culture give organisations an opportunity to deal with these challenges. To strengthen talent-oriented organisations, we collaborate with teams and staff members for developing methodologies and to check what methodologies work. So we can optimise those further and implement them.
Desired outcome
The methodologies start from scientific knowledge and are focussed on talent development, so that we together can form stimulating work environments in which employees can develop their talents, and organisations can continue to grow sustainably.
Research lines
We support organisations to help them deal with some structural challenges on the labour market. We do this by enhancing their talent policy and culture in 3 different areas: learning & development, diversity & inclusion, feasible and manageable work & dignified work.
Lifelong talent: work and grow
In the research line ’Lifelong talent’, we work on an organization culture and policy that are focussed on learning and on the career-long growth of skills and talents.
Everyone's talent counts: inclusive work
We search for manners to create work environments in which all talent of the organisation is respected, valued and supported in their work and their growth. Regardless of background, convictions, experiences or identity.
Taking care of talent: dignified work
How can we organise work (including work culture and environment) in a meaningful and dignified manner, taking into account the needs of employees and organisations? With this research, we work on retention of talent in organisations.
Research projects and realisations
Be inspired by our research projects and concrete achievements and publications of Talent-oriented organisations that truly make a difference.
Collaborate with us
Is your organisation facing a challenge or would you like to tackle a social problem? Through bachelor's theses, internships, student consultancy assignments, or services provided by expert lecturers and expert researchers, a challenge or idea can be researched and/or shaped. Another option is being a partner in a research project. Interested in collaborating with us? Contact us. We will gladly discuss and determine how we can reinforce each other!
Services for companies and organisations
Is your organisation facing a challenge or would you like to tackle a social problem? Through bachelor's theses, internships, student consultancy assignments, or services provided by expert lecturers and expert researchers, a challenge or idea can be researched and/or shaped. Another option is being a partner in a research project. Interested in collaborating with us? Contact us. We will gladly discuss and determine how we can reinforce each other!
Blikopener
Are you an entrepreneur of an SME or a social profit organisation? Thanks to Blikopener of the Flemish Agency Entrepreneurship and Innovation (VLAIO) we can support you without any obligation in your search for solutions to practical problems or questions. We put our practice-oriented research results and experts at your disposal.
Discover our labs
You can visit our labs to get acquainted with the latest technologies and innovations. Our experts will work with you on a specific question, formulate tangible recommendations, and develop custom prototypes. They are open spaces where there is room for experimentation, co-creation, and creativity.
Startup School
Start-up School gives students the opportunity to further develop their entrepreneurial skills with relevant bachelor's subjects and to further shape their idea or business.
Top collaboration with the Artevelde UAS project team: entrepreneurial, passionate, driven, proactive, creative & innovative!
Some collaboration examples
SPEED-You-UP
Together with 12 partners, we work on entrepreneurship among vulnerable young people in four countries (France, the Netherlands, UK, and Belgium) through entrepreneurial hubs inside and outside schools. Knowledge institutions, local authorities, and non-profit organisations all fight youth unemployment.
Human-centred digitalisation
Based on practical experience we learned that the Digital Transformation process in companies often comes to a standstill during implementation. That is why, together with ETION, the forum for committed entrepreneurship, we are developing a guidance track that focuses on the human process of organising the digital transformation as a change process.
Request your custom solution
We help you formulate your specific research question and the desired approach.
About the domain of expertise Business and Management
The Business and Management domain of expertise supports employees, starters, and SMEs in their challenges towards a sustainable economic model. Together with partners we will search for insights and solutions in terms of tools, methods, or prototypes. This is done through market research and the human-centred design method.
