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Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Masterclass Evidence-Based HR

Join this masterclass to explore how to apply evidence-based HR in practice, and make stronger HR decisions.

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On International HR Day, HRPro organises a masterclass on Evidence-Based HR, in collaboration with KU Leuven, Vlerick Business School, CEBMa, Beam, Otolith, and #ZigZagHR.

In a context of strong opinions and rapidly evolving HR trends, making well-informed decisions is not straightforward. 

This masterclass focuses on how to apply an evidence-based approach, with specific attention to collaboration.

How do you combine scientific research, organisational data, professional expertise and stakeholder input in a meaningful way?

And what does this mean for day-to-day HR practice?

What will you take away?

  • How to combine different sources of evidence in practice
  • Practical ways to apply evidence-based thinking in HR decisions
  • Insights into how collaboration strengthens decision-making

Format

  • Keynote contributions by leading experts
  • Opportunities to connect and exchange with peers
  • A focused group size to allow for meaningful discussion 

The program

  • 13:00: Welcome coffee
  • 13:30 - 13:45: Opening by David Ducheyne (HRPro, Otolith) and David Patient (Vlerick Business School)
  • 13:45 - 14:20: Seth Maenen (AMS, Torgo)
  • 14:20 - 14:55: Charis Libotton (Knowledge On the Spot)
  • 14:55 - 15:25: Break
  • 15:25 - 16:00: Jeroen Camps (Politiezone Antwerpen, Thomas More)
  • 16:00 - 16:50: Rob Briner (CRF, Queen Mary University of London)
  • 16:50 - 17:00: Closing by Jeroen Stouten (CEBMa, KU Leuven) and Edward Vanhoutte (Beam, CEBMa, HRPro)
  • 17:00: Networking drink

 

Moderators are Jeroen Stouten and Edward Vanhoutte.

Speakers

Experts in evidence-based management and HR practice.

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Location

Vlerick Business School

Bolwerklaan 21 Bus 32

1210 Brussels

Easily accessible by public transport (Brussels North Station nearby). Find your way.

Parking available in the surrounding area.

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Fees

  • A member of the partner associations*: €120 + 21% VAT
  • Full paying members of HRPro: €120 + 21% VAT
  • Non-members: €240 + 21% VAT

 

* The partner associations are CEBMa, Club HR West-Vlaanderen, Epsilon, HR Lab, HR Public, Pro HR Oost-Vlaanderen, VHR Network for HR, and VOCAP. Members of VOV and members of national associations affiliated with EAPM are also eligible for this reduced rate.

Please use the code provided by your association.

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