The LVV registered confidential counselor will replace the LVV certified confidential counselor as of January 1, 2024. In this article you can read why the term “LVV certified confidential counselor” will make way for “LVV registered confidential counselor”. This change is not just a name change; it emphasizes that these professionals are included in the official register of the LVV, an important step in guaranteeing quality and the quality mark.
Increased quality standards for the LVV registered confidential counselor
With the introduction of the LVV registered confidential counselor, the LVV is committed to increased quality standards and a new standard. The national central exam that will be launched in 2024 is a clear signal of higher standards and the pursuit of uniformity in the quality of accredited confidential counsellors. The current exams to become an LVV registered confidential counselor or LVV certified confidential counselor are drawn up and administered by various trainers themselves. The level of examination sometimes left something to be desired. This new central exam is a quality mark, which means that a uniform standard will apply to professionals who carry the title LVV registered confidential counselor.
Transparency for LVV certification and membership
Another reason for the introduction of the LVV registered confidential counselor is that
it is unclear to society whether a member of the National Association of Confidential Counsellors is also an LVV certified confidential counselor. From January 1, 2024, all members of the LVV must be certified and included in the Hobéon professional register. Hence the name LVV register confidential counselor. Current members who are not certified confidential counsellors can make use of a transitional arrangement, but must successfully complete the training and central exam.
Legal changes underline the importance of the LVV registered confidential counselor
De initiative law by Maatoug of GroenLinks has already been adopted in the House of Representatives and is currently awaiting approval in the Senate at the time of writing. As the bill now stands, it will be mandatory for companies with 10 or more employees to register an in- or external confidential counsellor that is accessible to all employees. The bill includes quality requirements for confidential counsellors and will probably include a training requirement.
Because the LVV is the largest and most professional organisation that currently monitors quality, we assume that the LVV will be the body that will implement the quality requirements stated in the legislation. The steps that are now being taken to guarantee the quality of the LVV registered confidential counselor appear to be preparatory work for this.
Why an LVV registered confidential counselor?
The FNV recently published a report with conclusions about how employees experience the visibility and expertise of confidential counsellors. See also the blog article about this FNV report on manners in the workplace. According to the respondents, the visibility and expertise of a confidential counselor can be improved. There was no confidential counselor present for 13% of respondents. And only 51% percent of respondents indicated that if someone was present, they knew who that person was. In the area of expertise and trust, a third indicate that they consider the confidential counsellor to be expert and approximately 15% do not trust the confidential counsellor.
This bill emphasizes the importance of having a certified confidential counselor, which will make the role of the LVV registered confidential counselor even more central in organisations.
Trustlr works entirely with LVV registered confidential counsellors
The arrival of the LVV registered confidential counselor marks a new era of increased professionalism, quality and trust. Trustlr stands for these standards and that is why all our professionals are LVV registered confidential counsellors. We understand that these changes may raise questions and we are here to answer them. If you have any questions or are interested in the confidential counselor's service, please contact us without obligation Contact page.
In summary, the LVV registered confidential counselor is not just a new title; it is a step towards improved quality, trust, and care for your work environment.