An organisation like KU Leuven revolves around people. Valuing and remunerating them correctly throughout their careers is essential. To meet the different needs and cater for the different staff profiles within KU Leuven, we will explore the feasibility and desirability of a cafeteria plan, together with the HR department and the representatives of the different staff groups: how can we – within the current fiscal framework – use the remuneration of our staff for activities or benefits that respond flexibly to their specific needs? For example, we can examine whether the recently developed bicycle leasing facility can be extended to other mobility solutions. In addition, we want to explore other options such as allowing staff to convert gross pay into additional vacation days, additional insurance, meal vouchers, or the leasing of electronics. This would give all colleagues the opportunity to tailor their salary packages to their needs, keeping our salaries competitive with other employers.

Together, we make KU Leuven

Thank you very much for the vote of confidence you have placed in me during what has already been an intense campaign. Now we are steaming ahead to the final round of voting! Because if you really want to bring a breath of fresh air to the university, you need to know exactly what is going on, what the needs are and how we can realistically address them. In short, you need to know KU Leuven inside out so that we can move forward together and leave no one behind. That’s why I am keen to continue the dialogue with you, because yes, together, we make KU Leuven.