3 April 2025 – Workplace Trends | The challenge of back to office

The way we work has changed permanently, but the need for collaboration, spontaneous knowledge sharing, and real-time interactions with colleagues remains a vital part of a thriving workplace. Organizations now face the challenge of bringing employees back, whether voluntarily or through policy, while preserving the flexibility that workers have come to expect.

How can we make the office a place where employees genuinely want to be? What strategies encourage in-person collaboration without compromising work-life balance? And how do these workplace shifts impact productivity, engagement, and retention?

As HR managers, facility leaders, and business decision-makers, we must rethink the office’s purpose in this new era of work. Join us as we explore evolving workplace trends, uncover what truly motivates employees to return, and discuss strategies that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and engaging office environments. Gain actionable insights to shape a back-to-office strategy that works.

Featured Speakers:

Anton Maes – brainmove
Anton is an organizational psychologist and expert in change management, internal communications, hybrid working, and workplace strategy. As the founder of brainmove workplace consultants, he develops workplace concepts tailored to an organization’s culture and strategy. He is a board member of IFMA Belgium and the Workplace Evolutionaries Leader for Belgium. Anton will be one of the key participants in our expert discussion, bringing valuable insights into workplace transformation.

Véronique Brasseur – Touring
Véronique is an experienced HR professional specializing in change management and strategic organizational development. As HR Director at Touring, she led the transition to a new collaborative work environment in the Quatuor building, focusing on enhancing cooperation, optimizing service delivery, and improving employee well-being. Véronique will share her expertise on how Touring successfully navigated the back-to-office experience.