Arbo Unie

Name

Arbo Unie

Legal name

Arbo Unie

Website

https://arbounie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Employer Clinic Services (HLAEAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral & Mental Health Virtual Care (EAP/Teletherapy) (HLALADAB), Wellbeing, Mental Health & Employee Assistance (EAP) (BPACAPAO), Workforce Compliance & Employment Law Risk Management (Local Labor Law, Tax, Statutory) (BPACAHAH)

Keywords

• Occupational health services
• Absence management
• Workplace risk assessment
• Employee reintegration
• Preventive medical examination

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices32 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Occupational Health Services: Core services including sickness absence management, workplace health assessments, risk inventory and evaluation (RI&E), preventive medical examinations (PMO/PAGO), vaccinations, health monitoring, and workplace adaptations.
2. Training Services: Training programs offered as e-learnings, workshops, incompany trainings, or at Arbo Unie locations. Topics include vitality, mental resilience, screen work, movement, stress management, and social safety. Pricing from €79 per employee per year.
3. Reintegration Services: Spoor 2 (second track) reintegration services including basic, extra, complete, and flexible packages. Focuses on finding suitable work outside the organization for employees who cannot return to their own employer.
4. Wage Value Determination: Loonwaardebepaling service calculating appropriate salary for reintegrating employees based on work performance, quality, and actual working time.
5. Certification Services: Arbo Unie provides services aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, NEN 7510, and the Certificatieschema arbodiensten standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Arbo Unie provides contracted occupational health services to Dutch employers, including sickness absence management (verzuimbegeleiding), workplace risk inventory and evaluation (RI&E), preventive and periodic medical examinations (PMO/PAGO), reintegration services (Spoor 1 and Spoor 2 / Verbanen), wage value determination, vaccinations, medical certifications (keuringen), vitality programs, psychological support, confidential advisor services, and corporate social work. These services are delivered by occupational physicians, ergonomists, hygienists, psychologists and sector specialists across 33 regional offices and supported by the proprietary Xpert Suite portal.

Product overview

Arbo Unie is an occupational health and safety services organization operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is verzuimbegeleiding (absence management) combined with prevention services, supported by the Xpert Suite customer portal. The portfolio includes RI&E, PAGO/PMO, Arbeidsdeskundig Onderzoek, Re-integratie (Spoor 1 & 2 via Verbanen), Loonwaardebepaling, Trainingen, Vitaliteit, and specialized services. Three sub-brands address different markets: mkbasics for SMB, belife for mental health/vitality, and Port Health Centre for maritime. The Kennisinstituut provides research backbone while StAUN (Stichting Arbo Unie Nederland) reinvests profits into research and projects. Additional offerings include Vertrouwenspersoon, Psychologische Ondersteuning, Vaccinaties, Keuringen, and the Arbo Unie Gesprekstrainer digital training module.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XpertSuite: Customer portal software solution for managing absence and health appointments
• Verbanen
• Expertise Centrum Toxische Stoffen (ECTS)
• Kennisinstituut Werk en Gezondheid
• Stichting Arbo Unie Nederland (StAUN)

Products and services

• Verzuimbegeleiding (Absence Management) Comprehensive contracted absence management service for Dutch employers covering prevention, sickness absence guidance, and reduction of sick leave using sector-specific approaches and digital triage with early signaling.
• Xpert Suite (client portal platform) Proprietary customer portal software solution for Arbo Unie clients to manage absence cases, appointments, documentation, superuser administration, and progress tracking across employer and employee interactions.
• Risico-inventarisatie en -evaluatie (RI&E) Risk inventory and evaluation service that identifies workplace hazards and develops prevention strategies, enabling Dutch employers to comply with their Arbowet RI&E obligation.
• Periodiek Arbeidsgezondheidskundig Onderzoek (PAGO) Periodic occupational health examination that assesses employee health and identifies work-related risks for Dutch employers.
• Preventief Medisch Onderzoek (PMO) Preventive medical examination giving employees and employers insight into energy levels, vitality and work-related health, identifying where energy is lost and opportunities for improvement.
• Arbeidsdeskundig Onderzoek Occupational expert investigation that clarifies what an employee can still do and what reintegration options exist, helping Dutch employers comply with the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter and avoid unnecessary costs.
• Verbanen (Spoor 2 Re-integratie) Second-track (Spoor 2) reintegration service under the Verbanen brand, with Basic, Extra, Complete and Flexible packages plus One Day Experience premium option, focused on placing employees in suitable work outside their own organization.
• Loonwaardebepaling (Wage Value Determination) Wage value determination service that calculates the appropriate salary compensation for employees in second-track reintegration based on work performed, using the nationally standardized GDPR-compliant Dariuz methodology.
• Trainingen (Training) Training programs for employees and managers covering vitality, screen work, movement, stress management, menopause, social safety, and prevention officer certification, delivered as e-learnings, workshops, incompany sessions, or at Arbo Unie locations.
• Vitaliteit (Vitality Programs) Vitality programs consisting of workshops, team approaches, and individual coaching to promote employee health and sustainable employability, with related sub-brand belife.
• Vertrouwenspersoon (Confidential Advisor) Confidential advisor services providing employee support in cases of undesirable behavior, integrity concerns and misconduct, supporting employer social-safety obligations.
• Psychologische Ondersteuning Psychological support services for employees experiencing mental health challenges, delivered as part of employer mental-health and vitality offerings.
• Bedrijfsmaatschappelijk Werk (Corporate Social Work) Corporate social work services helping employees address personal problems that affect their work functioning and return-to-work process.
• Vaccinaties Occupational and travel vaccination services for employees, including vaccinations required for specific work contexts.
• Keuringen (Medical Examinations and Certifications) Occupational medical examinations and certifications carried out for various role-specific requirements (for example driver, crane operator, or other role-based keurings).
• Loopbaanadvies (Career Advice) Career advisory services for employees supporting professional development and reintegration after absence.
• Outplacement Outplacement services that support employees transitioning from their current role into new employment, including guidance on job search and reintegration.
• mkbasics (SMB Occupational Health) Sub-brand offering accessible and practical occupational health services specifically packaged for Dutch small and medium-sized businesses (MKB), addressing their budgets and operational needs.
• belife (Mental Health and Vitality) Sub-brand providing an integrated approach to promoting healthy workplaces and supporting employees on mental health and vitality, with short communication lines between clients and providers.
• Port Health Centre (Maritime Occupational Health) Specialized occupational health service for the maritime sector, with rapid medical support for port, shipping, offshore and chemical industry workers.
• Arbo Unie Gesprekstrainer (Digital Conversation Trainer) Subscription-based digital training environment for managers and HR to practice realistic absence conversations safely, priced from €79 per employee per year and billed annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% reduction in WIA outflow through digital triage with early signaling
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• TNOmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research) is a partner in the Gezonde Werkstart in de Regio project supporting employers and educational institutions in guiding young workers from school to work.
• CNV JongerenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025CNV Jongeren (young workers union) partners in the Gezonde Werkstart project to ensure the voice of young workers is represented in developing healthy work transitions.
• ECIOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025ECIO (Excellence Centre for Inclusive Organisation) participates in the Gezonde Werkstart project focused on healthy and sustainable starts for young employees.
• MINDminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025MIND (Dutch mental health association) partners in the Gezonde Werkstart project contributing expertise on mental health aspects for young workers.
• Amsterdam UMCmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Amsterdam UMC is a partner in the Overgang en Werk (Menopause and Work) consortium coordinated by Stichting Arbo Unie Nederland. The consortium aims to develop and test a targeted, evidence-based approach for menopause and work.
• Vi HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Vi Health participates in the Overgang en Werk consortium alongside Amsterdam UMC, Social Finance NL, and Arbo Unie to develop effective interventions for menopause-related work challenges.
• Social Finance NLmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Social Finance NL collaborates in the Overgang en Werk consortium bringing expertise in social financing and impact measurement to the project on menopause and work.
• mkbasicscoreOthersmkbasics is a subsidiary label of Arbo Unie focused on providing accessible and practical occupational health services specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (MKB). It offers affordable solutions tailored to the needs and budget constraints of smaller organizations.
• belifecoreOthersbelife is a subsidiary of Arbo Unie focusing on promoting healthy workplaces and supporting employees in improving their mental health and vitality. It offers an integrated approach with short lines and comprehensive support for sustainable employability.
• Port Health CentrecoreOthersPort Health Centre specializes in health and safety for the maritime sector, with a focus on providing care for workers in port and shipping industries. It provides rapid medical support for sectors where no minute can be lost.
• Aditum ArbominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAditum Arbo provides independent company doctors for second opinions through a framework agreement facilitated by Arbo Unie's branch association OVAL, ensuring quality and independence in second opinion consultations.
• MVO NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArbo Unie is a partner of Future Up, a network of entrepreneurs building a sustainable economy. Also partner of MVO Prestatieladder through which sustainability efforts are recognized.
• United Nations Global CompactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArbo Unie is a signatory of the UN Global Compact, committing to sustainable and responsible business practices aligned with UN principles.
• Lifestyle4HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArbo Unie participates in the Lifestyle4Health network focused on promoting healthy lifestyles in the context of work and employment.
• SGF ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArbo Unie participates in health transition initiatives through SGF with over 58 partner organizations working on sustainable healthcare.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Mindler: Dutch digital mental health provider delivering therapist access via app/online channels, addressing psychological absenteeism — a growing substitute for Arbo Unie's belife mental health offering.
• OpenUp: Mental health platform for employers offering EAP-style access to psychologists and lifestyle experts across Europe; directly comparable to belife and Arbo Unie's psychologische ondersteuning line.
• Bedrijfsarts Online: Digital-first Dutch occupational health platform providing online bedrijfsarts consultations and absence support; overlaps with Arbo Unie's Xpert Suite digital channel and targets the same employer buyer.
• Beter Health: Emerging Dutch employer-focused wellbeing and mental health platform; partial overlap with belife sub-brand and Arbo Unie's vitality/workshop portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• SD Worx: Large European HR/PEO and payroll services provider with a Dutch presence; broader than Arbo Unie but increasingly bundles occupational health and wellbeing into its employer platform.
• ADP Nederland: Global HR, payroll, and workforce management incumbent with a Dutch offering that competes for the same employer HR/benefits wallet; broader portfolio but overlapping wellbeing and absence themes.

Direct peers

• ArboNed: Dutch occupational health service delivering verzuimbegeleiding, RI&E, and bedrijfsarts support to employers across sectors — a direct Arbo Unie competitor with similar enterprise sales motion.
• HumanTotalCare: One of the largest Dutch occupational health service providers, combining ArboNed, Commit, and AGP brands; directly comparable to Arbo Unie as a full-service arbodienst serving Dutch employers with absence management, occupational physicians, and reintegration.
• Aditum Arbo: Dutch arbodienst partnering with Arbo Unie (via OVAL) for second opinions; offers competing absence management, bedrijfsarts, and RI&E services to Dutch employers.
• Zorg van de Zaak: Large Dutch occupational health and employee support provider offering absence management, occupational physicians, mental health, and reintegration — competing head-to-head with Arbo Unie's core and belife offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebooknl-nl.facebook.com/arbounie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arbo-unie
• Instagraminstagram.com/arbounie
• Xx.com/ArboUnie

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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