SER Curaçao receives a revolutionary book on workplace safety

WILLEMSTAD – The Social and Economic Council (SER) of Curaçao yesterday received a copy of The Proactive Confidential Counselor, a book written by Karin Bosman that offers groundbreaking insights into workplace safety and the role of confidential counselors in organizations. Raul Henriquez, director and general secretary of SER, and Sharlyn Curial-Villareal, senior legal advisor, were present at the presentation ceremony, held at the SER office.

Karin Bosman, international expert on workplace safety and psychosocial workload, founded Report App, a platform designed to help organizations promote safe work environments. Bosman emphasizes the importance of proactive and preventative approaches to dealing with workplace conflict and misconduct in his book.

SER emphasized the significance of the book for Curaçao. “Workplace safety is a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth and inclusive labor relations,” Henriquez said.

For several years, Bosman has worked with organizations in Curaçao, providing training and advice on workplace safety policies. Her book serves as a comprehensive guide for organizations looking to build a healthy workplace culture, aligning with SER’s ongoing efforts to enhance social cohesion and sustainable employment opportunities on the island.

With the launch of this publication, SER calls on employers, employees and decision-makers to prioritize workplace safety. They emphasize that this issue is critical to improving labor relations and contributing to the broader socio-economic development of Curaçao.

Photo: Handing over the book to the director and general secretary of SER.