What makes De Nieuwe Arts different from other occupational health services?

We work with a focus on clear direction and transparency. We don't just look at absence from work; we focus on what people can do. Through clear communication and practical next steps, we help both employers and employees move forward.

What does working with De Nieuwe Arts look like in practice?

You'll work with a dedicated team that knows your organisation. We respond quickly, think proactively, and provide clear, practical advice, helping you stay in control of the process.

When should we involve the occupational health physician?

When recovery takes longer than expected, there are questions about an employee's capacity for work, or the process reaches a standstill. It's always better to involve us sooner rather than later.

An occupational health service that works alongside you

Health is about more than managing sickness absence. We strengthen the connection between people, work and organisations.

To us, occupational health is a high-performance profession

Building sustainable employability together

We believe that healthy employees and healthy organisations reinforce one another. When people work with energy, resilience and purpose, they contribute to the long-term success of their organisation. Likewise, organisations that create healthy working environments, provide strong leadership, and prioritise employee wellbeing are better equipped to build a sustainably employable workforce. Driven by this vision, De Nieuwe Arts supports organisations as a committed occupational health service, helping them create healthier workplaces and promote sustainable employability.

Our ambition is a working Netherlands where work-related sickness absence continues to decline. We believe this can only be achieved by looking beyond absence management alone and placing health back at the heart of work. That is why, as a modern occupational health service, De Nieuwe Arts looks beyond individual absence cases.

This requires organisations that take responsibility, managers who stay in control and employees who take ownership. De Nieuwe Arts partners with organisations that are ready to make that shift. As a trusted long-term partner and expert occupational health service, we strengthen the connection between people, work and organisations, helping to build sustainable employability—today and for the future.

Our core values

Working together as equal partners

We listen, collaborate and make decisions together. No distance. No hierarchy. Just true partnership. You will never have to face challenges on your own.

Transparency comes first

We believe in clarity. You will always know where you stand. We communicate openly, set clear expectations and are transparent about how we work, giving you confidence throughout our partnership.

Trust above all

Trust is the foundation of every successful partnership. We invest in lasting relationships, not just outcomes. We are approachable, dependable and genuinely committed. Even when situations become challenging, we stay by your side.

Taking responsibility

We stand behind our work. You can rely on us, even when the stakes are high. We handle your information with the utmost care and are always transparent about the decisions we make.

People-focused. Solution-driven.

We look beyond sickness absence. Our focus is on vitality, prevention and sustainable employability. Every solution we provide is personal, practical and centred on what is possible.

Our approach, step by step

Health starts with ownership. That is why our approach operates on three interconnected levels: the individual employee, the team, and the organisation. Managers take the lead, employees take responsibility, and organisations create the conditions that enable people to thrive.

Our occupational health physicians

Our occupational health physicians provide medical expertise while helping organisations understand the bigger picture. They identify patterns, assess risks and translate medical insights into practical actions that benefit both teams and the organisation as a whole. Our role extends beyond managing sickness absence. We also help organisations strengthen prevention and sustainable employability.

Our employability advisors

Our employability advisors ensure that policies, processes and responsibilities are aligned. They help organisations build a solid foundation for reducing sickness absence in a sustainable way.

How we work

We take a data-driven, results-oriented approach. Using tools such as our organisational scan and TrueTribe, we identify opportunities and risks, enabling organisations to focus on the interventions that will have the greatest impact. Together, we translate these insights into a clear annual action plan tailored to your organisation's stage of development and strategic ambitions. This enables De Nieuwe Arts to help organisations build sustainable employability in a focused and effective way.

Putting plans into action

Our way of working is practical, personal and straightforward. We combine digital and face-to-face support, meeting online where possible and in person where it adds value. This keeps communication efficient, relationships close and our partnership firmly connected to everyday practice.

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Stronger together

De Nieuwe Arts is part of Colbe, the European network of health and wellbeing specialists. Together, we help people work in a healthy and sustainable way - today and in the future.

As part of this network, we can respond more quickly, share expertise across Europe and bring together the right specialists for every challenge. The result is broader expertise, greater capability and even better support for our clients.

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