News & inspiration for Retail

In retail, everything is changing at lightning speed - from customer behavior to legislation to staffing challenges. On this page you will find news, insights and stories that will help you stay prepared as a retailer. Practical tips on risks, absenteeism and business continuity, but also inspiring examples of entrepreneurs who keep their business well-insured and future-proof.

Health insurance

Informal care in the workplace: the silent force that deserves attention

Informal care is no longer an exception, but a reality for 1 in 4 employees. By consciously and proactively responding to this as HR, you make the difference.

Absence

Reintroduction of the 60+ scheme WIA: what does this mean for employers?

From 1 September 2025, the so-called 60+ scheme will be reintroduced. This scheme is intended to reduce the large backlog in the WIA assessments and to reduce the pressure on insurance physicians. The measure previously ran from October 2022 to January 2025 and will now be reintroduced for two years.

General

Sustainable business: this is how we do it

Recently, the SBS6 film crew visited us in the Schouten Tower. Here they spoke to Managing Director Wilco de Haan and former HR Director Samantha Bruurmijn about what steps we as Schouten Zekerheid are taking to continue to develop sustainably.