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February 5, 2018

By Peggy De Prins

Social dialogue - part 2: up there

Human Resources

At the end of 2018, a new book by AMS professor Peggy De Prins‘Social Dialogue: opportunity or agony?’ (‘Sociale dialoog: kans of kwelling?’) will be published by ACCO. Leading up to this publication, Peggy uses everyday experiences to reflect on the content of her book.

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January 17, 2018

By Peggy De Prins

Social dialogue - part 1: the terrible divorce

Human Resources

At the end of 2018, a new book by AMS professor Peggy De Prins ‘Social Dialogue: opportunity or agony?’ (‘Sociale dialoog: kans of kwelling?’) will be published by ACCO. Leading up to this publication, Peggy uses everyday experiences to reflect on the content of her book.

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November 8, 2017

By Veerle Michiels, van partner SD Worx

Car for cash: make your own calculation

Sustainable Transformation

Just before the summer vacation, a consensus about the mobility budget was reached. This means that starting next year, employees can exchange their company car for money in the form of a mobility compensation. That is, of course, if the employer agrees. With this car-for-cash principle,

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August 10, 2017

By Peter Branders

Why there’s more to doing an MBA than learning about business

A few weeks ago, I graduated from Antwerp Management School’s Executive MBA program. After two years of hard work I finally reached the finish line of this unique experience.

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July 6, 2017

By Dirk Le Roy, partner Sustenuto

How to make a meaningful contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Transformation

For many, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become the new framework on the subject of sustainability. Connecting this to current action on social responsibility may sound easy, but it is far from straightforward if it is to be in any way meaningful. How can businesses and

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July 3, 2017

By Johan De Cooman

Tighter financial regulations for municipalities should not be an excuse for delaying investments

Public & Social Profit sector

A study conducted by financial institution Belfius shows that Belgium’s municipalities can’t even afford to try and buy votes this year in the run-up to the elections. This comes as a result of tighter budget regulations imposed on municipalities by the Flemish government. Financial

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June 6, 2017

By Jan Laurijssen, SD Worx

Rules for Focused Success…

Human Resources

… in a Distracted World. That’s the subtitle of “Deep Work”, a book by Cal Newport. Having read a review of this book in De Morgen in September 2016(!), I immediately ordered a copy. So, it’s now May 2017 and I can finally admit to having occasionally picked the book up. Which, given its

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May 31, 2017

By Jan Jacobs

5 attitudes that will make any ambitious dream come true

Students & Alumni Corporate

At the end of June, AMS Master students graduate and at the ceremony we award an inspiring example from outside of our school with an Honorary Master. In 2016, this honor was granted to Vic Swerts and AMS defined his career using the '5 attitudes'. Jan Jacobs, Master in Public Management