More than 700 inspectors of the Inspectorate SZW visit companies every day to check for working conditions, labor market fraud and the safe use of hazardous substances. In addition to a company inspection, inspectors can also use 19 other types of interventions to achieve the goal of fair, safe and healthy working. Determining the correct interventions is only quite a challenge! We are looking for tools to help us with that.
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The 'intervention toolbox' is currently being used to determine the correct interventions. The intervention toolbox has been developed based on insights from behavioural science. It describes which intervention could work per type of target group, type of offender and compliance motive.
In practice, the selection of interventions via the intervention toolbox by inspectors and their project leaders is not easy. This is because the interventions are described at policy level (not sufficiently focused on practice), the inspection work has very different themes and in some cases interventions overlap.
We would like inspector project leaders to be able to select the optimal interventions based on their case, in order to achieve the desired changes in organizational behaviour and awareness. That sounds simple, but it is a major challenge.
Do you think you have the solution for this? Then we would like to receive your pitch!
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a solution for translating abstract (scientific) described behavioural interventions (activities) in the intervention toolbox into concrete interventions that can be made manageable, measurable and plannable for project leaders. We prefer to see this in an easy-to-use tool that helps project leaders to identify the right possible interventions based on the characteristics of the case in question, from which they can then make a choice.
The basic requirements are:
- It must be easy to understand / use for the target groups (project leaders and inspectors);
- The starting point must be: standardization and clarity, with room for new initiatives;
- Flexible and adaptable;
The project leaders and inspectors are a diverse and growing target group (young and old, different expertise) who should be able to use the solution locally (usually working from home) and spread across the country.
We want to test the solution on one or a limited number of programs (themes) in the pilot phase.
What are we not looking for?
- We do not want to question the behavioural interventions themselves, but rather translate the existing behavioural interventions into more understandable and measurable products that inspectors can use / deploy.
- We are not looking for a completely new business environment or registration tool, but for improvements of existing or limited new tools, including (where necessary) a design for associated tools, work processes, training, communication, etc. or a combination of the aforementioned improvements.
Why this is published as a challenge
With the current development and implementation of the intervention toolbox, and the underlying research, it has so far been unsuccessful to effectively translate policy-formulated behavioural interventions into effective use of the interventions in practice.
The project leaders and inspectors are also a diverse and growing target group (young and old, different expertise) who have to use the intervention toolbox locally (usually working from home) and spread across the country.
In addition, it is important to us that the registration pressure remains manageable. There is currently no answer on the market that offers a solution, given these preconditions. We are therefore looking for (a) creative, innovative solutions that matches the working practice of the Inspectorate SZW: a solution that increases the chance of deploying the most effective intervention, which is accessible to project leaders and inspectors, and who keeps the registration pressure manageable.
concluding: We want an innovative solution that translates policy to implementation for our project leaders and inspectors. We believe that we can come up with an innovative contemporary solution through a partnership with fresh creative partners.
What is there to win
- An innovation budget of up to € 25,000.
- The chance of a follow-up assignment after the program.
- A 3-5 month guidance program in which you can take both the solution and the company to a higher level. You can find more information about the program and the various components on our programme page.
- Access to the government network.
The Inspection SZW wants to innovate in the field of learning and development and this is why it is looking for new and creative learning solutions. The inspection is looking for collaboration with companies that can help in that regard. When a succesfull solution is found and tested, the inspections wants to implement it for additional trainings.
Questions
Questions about this specific challenge you can ask on the discussion page till the 13th of July 2020. Questions about the programme and registration procedure you can find on the FAQ-page.
Registration
You can register by submitting a Proposal (here). It should not be longer than 4 pages. The further requirements for this proposal and how it will be assessed are set out in the formal Selection Guide (pdf download). Read it carefully!
Send in with your proposal a completed UEA (Uniform European Tender Document (docx download)). Save this as a PDF.
The proposal may be submitted in free form (presentation / slide deck, letter form), but must be uploaded as a PDF file (landscape or portrait A4) (max. 30MB).
Pitches in English are allowed.
Timeline
- 9 June - Challenge live
- 30 June van 15.00-16.00 - Information meetup (non compulsary) - View the asked questions and answers (Dutch)
- 14 Juli, 12:00 - Deadline asking questions
- 28 Jul, 12:00 - Deadline for proposal
- 10 August - First Selection
- 31 August - 4 September - Live Pitch round
- 5 October - Final Selection
Background Information
- See www.inspectieszw.nl/actueel for examples of successful interventions unsafe, unhealthy and unfair work by the Inspectorate SZW.
- See apadvies.nl/interventietoolbox/ for more information about the intervention toolbox
- See www.toezine.nl/artikel/191/van-acties-uitvoeren-naar-impact-hebben-inspectie-szw-lanceert-interventietoolbox/ voor meer informatie over het gebruik van de interventietoolbox.
Information about the operation and organization of Inspectorate SZW
The Inspectorate SZW wants to be active in companies where it is wrong in the field of fair, safe and healthy working. The SZW Inspectorate works in 17 programs to tackle the greatest risks and to achieve the greatest social impact.
A program focuses on a specific sector or theme (for example, labor exploitation program or Construction & Infrastructure program) and consists of a multi-year series of activities. To work as effectively as possible, a mix of interventions is deployed per program. Depending on the target groups and the risks, the Inspectorate uses targeted controls, information and consultation with the sector. You will find an up-to-date overview of the Inspection Programs in the Inspectorate's 2019 Annual Report.
A program is managed by a program manager. A program manager draws up a program work plan (PWP) in which the program objectives and their further details are described. The program manager then gives a project assignment to a project manager within the program. The project leader determines together with the other project participants (inspectors, communication staff, etc.) which activities are necessary to achieve the project goals, including which interventions should be chosen. The project leaders and inspectors are the main target group for this challenge. The Inspectorate SZW has approximately 100 project leaders. The number of inspectors will grow from 700 to 900 until 2022.