Source details
- Outlet: Securex
- Author: Not listed; media contact Steven De Vliegher
- Format: Institutional press release
- Publication date: 9 July 2025
- Canonical source: Securex Press
Article summary
Securex reports the results of a joint UGent and Securex field study on reducing prolonged sitting at work. Across eight weeks, the researchers collected more than 90,000 observations from 149 employees and compared information, default nudges, transparent communication and a combined intervention. Setting adjustable desks to standing height increased standing behavior, with the combination of a transparent default and an information session producing the largest reported rise of 922%.
Relevance to Mathias Celis
Mathias is named as the UGent behavioral scientist behind the research and as founder of Alkmist. He is quoted directly on why changing the default lowers the need for willpower and why open communication helps create support and reduce resistance. Securex also lists him as a research contact.
Key takeaway
This publication gives Mathias independent visibility through a major Belgian HR-services organization and documents the applied workplace impact of his behavioral-science research.