What is sustainable employability?

When you think of the term sustainable, you quickly think of topics such as nature, solar panels or CO2. But did you know that a human being can also be "sustainable"?

Sustainable actually means primarily "for the long term" or "something that will last.

Are you sustainably employable? Then that basically means that you are working with yourself for the future. You ensure that you can enjoy your retirement after work. And that also fits;

• Good health at.
• A safe working environment.
• Occasional training or courses to keep up your skills.

But above all fun, because without fun these three important topics lose their value.

Why is sustainable employability important?

The job market is always changing. Your current profession may therefore look completely different in ten years. By investing in your own development, you remain attractive to employers and increase your chances of finding new work. This applies not only to permanent employees, but also to temporary workers. Whether you want to grow in your current position or are considering a career switch, investing in yourself is always a smart choice.

What can you do to work on your sustainable employability?

Fortunately, you can do a lot yourself to better sustain your work and increase your chances on the job market. By working on your health, development and safety, you ensure that you are strong in your work now and in the future.

How that works we explain below:

Health: staying fit and energetic

Healthy eating and enough exercise help keep you fit and strong. Sleeping well and taking timely breaks will help you avoid stress and fatigue.

Many temporary workers work in industries where physical strain is high. Think of construction, logistics or healthcare. If you don't take good care of your body, you may experience symptoms, such as back pain or muscle aches, more quickly.

What can you do?

• Do regular exercises to keep your muscles awake
• Taking small breaks from time to time
• By following the 'Less stress, more energy' pathway
• And should you run into financial problems, by requesting "Budget Coaching

Development: expand your opportunities

The job market is changing rapidly. Employers are increasingly looking for well-trained staff or employees who are open to change. So if you keep developing yourself, you have a better chance of getting a good job with more security and a better salary.

Lone offers a solution to this. By issuing various allowances that temporary workers can use to follow training. Whether you want to get a certificate, improve your Dutch or learn a trade, there is always an option that suits you.

Safety: take good care of yourself and each other

Work according to the safety instructions, because they are there for a reason. Sometimes you may think "oh I can leave that helmet alone" or "I can lift that heavy box by myself. But an accident is in a small corner and you can easily injure yourself or go through your back. That's why working safely is also an important part of sustainable employability.

Therefore, to test your safety, we offer the "Your Work, Your Safety" game. Test your safety knowledge within a few minutes and learn how to improve your safety in the workplace.

Take charge of your future

Sustainable employability is not only about now, but also about your future. How do you make sure you'll still have a job that suits you five years from now? By working on your health, your skills and your safety.

Doorzaam helps you do this with different reimbursements and training. Want to know which reimbursement suits you? Take the quiz and find out what options are available to you.

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