Internship: Health interventions in the Workplace

Vanderlande offers an internship focused on researching health interventions in the workplace.

Description of Assignment

Mental health, vitality, and sustainable employability are becoming increasingly important topics within modern organizations. Employees face growing workloads, constant change, and higher expectations, which can lead to stress, reduced energy levels, and long-term absenteeism. This issue often arises due to a combination of organizational pressure, unclear priorities, and limited awareness of early stress signals.

The impact is significant: decreased productivity, lower engagement, and an increased risk of burnout. Organizations therefore need effective, evidence-based approaches to support employee wellbeing and create a healthy work environment. In this assignment, you will research how Health & Wellbeing initiatives can help prevent psychosocial workload issues and support sustainable performance.

The central research question may be formulated as:

How can organizations strengthen employee vitality and prevent work-related stress through targeted Health & Wellbeing policies and interventions?

Department Description

You will join the Health & Wellbeing department, which focuses on improving physical, mental, and social wellbeing within the organization. The department works closely with HR, managers, and external partners to develop policies, programs, and interventions related to vitality, psychosocial workload, leadership, and sustainable employability.

Projects range from research and data analysis to developing practical tools for managers and employees. You will work in a professional, yet informal environment, where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are key. Students are actively involved in projects and regularly work together with colleagues from different departments.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Conduct literature and desk research on Health & Wellbeing and psychosocial workload
• Analyze internal data, policies, or survey results
• Support the development of tools, guidelines, or presentations
• Translate research insights into practical recommendations
• Prepare a clear and structured research report
• Present findings to the Health & Wellbeing team

Your Profile

• You have strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• You have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Interest in wellbeing, vitality, and organizational development
• Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System and resident of The Netherlands.