The most effective BGMM measures
The most effective BGMM measures
The most effective BGMM measures
Mental health in workplace health management
Learn how modern corporate health management sustainably strengthens mental health.
The challenges in the modern working world
The world of work has accelerated rapidly in recent years. While physical burdens in many professions have decreased due to ergonomics and technology, psychological pressure has massively increased. Constant availability, information overload, and the compression of work tasks mean that the brain hardly finds any real recovery phases.
Current health reports clearly show: Mental illnesses are now responsible for the longest periods of absence in companies. A "business as usual" approach with purely physical-focused offerings such as back schools or discounted gym memberships is no longer sufficient. When we talk about the future viability of companies, we must discuss a strategic anchoring of mental health.
Why BGM is essential for employers: The concrete benefits
BGM is not just a social gesture, but a strategic decision with measurable added value. Companies that prioritize mental health can benefit from:
Absenteeism minimization
Mental illnesses lead to the longest periods of absence (often 30+ days). A corporate health management system identifies overload before it leads to incapacity to work. This saves wage continuation costs and prevents expensive personnel shortages.
Increase in productivity
Mental health is the foundation for concentration and creativity. Healthy employees deliver higher quality results and make fewer careless mistakes.
Better recruiting opportunities
In the competition for skilled workers, companies that actively care for the well-being of their teams stand out. This is a crucial criterion in job selection today.
Higher employee engagement
Employees who feel valued and supported in terms of health within the company change employers less frequently. This significantly reduces recruitment costs.
Legal protection
By having a clean risk assessment of psychological stress, you fulfill your legal duty of care and minimize liability risks.
5 levers for effective mental health management
5 levers for effective mental health management
1. Leadership culture as a preventive foundation
Leaders are the most important link in the prevention chain. A healthy leadership style does not mean demanding less performance, but rather creating psychological safety. Leaders must be trained to recognize early signs of withdrawal, irritability, or declining performance among employees. It is about establishing a culture where overload is not a taboo, but is addressed early and appreciatively before a crisis escalates.
1. Leadership culture as a preventive foundation
Leaders are the most important link in the prevention chain. A healthy leadership style does not mean demanding less performance, but rather creating psychological safety. Leaders must be trained to recognize early signs of withdrawal, irritability, or declining performance among employees. It is about establishing a culture where overload is not a taboo, but is addressed early and appreciatively before a crisis escalates.
2. Optimization of working conditions (relationship prevention)
Often attempts are made to make employees more "resilient" through resilience training. However, if the structures are detrimental, even the best training only helps for a short time. Effective corporate health management looks at the conditions: Are there unclear role distributions? Are communication channels overloaded? Are processes blocked by unnecessary bureaucracy?
2. Optimization of working conditions (relationship prevention)
Often attempts are made to make employees more "resilient" through resilience training. However, if the structures are detrimental, even the best training only helps for a short time. Effective corporate health management looks at the conditions: Are there unclear role distributions? Are communication channels overloaded? Are processes blocked by unnecessary bureaucracy?
3. Cognitive Relief and 'Deep Work' Structures
Multitasking can be a performance killer. Modern BGM promotes structures that enable focused work without constant interruptions. This includes, for example, "focus-oriented mornings", clear rules for internal chat communication, or reducing unnecessary meetings. By reducing the cognitive load on their team, one actively protects against exhaustion while simultaneously improving the quality of results.
3. Cognitive Relief and 'Deep Work' Structures
Multitasking can be a performance killer. Modern BGM promotes structures that enable focused work without constant interruptions. This includes, for example, "focus-oriented mornings", clear rules for internal chat communication, or reducing unnecessary meetings. By reducing the cognitive load on their team, one actively protects against exhaustion while simultaneously improving the quality of results.
4. Promotion of organizational resilience
Resilience is not just an individual trait. A resilient organization is characterized by a transparent culture of error and strong cohesion. In times of change (Change Management), social support is the strongest buffer against stress. Therefore, occupational health management measures should include formats that promote exchange within the team and strengthen psychological safety.
4. Promotion of organizational resilience
Resilience is not just an individual trait. A resilient organization is characterized by a transparent culture of error and strong cohesion. In times of change (Change Management), social support is the strongest buffer against stress. Therefore, occupational health management measures should include formats that promote exchange within the team and strengthen psychological safety.
5. Implementation of external employee consulting
As the boundaries between work and private life often blur, employees need a point of contact that provides comprehensive advice. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers anonymous and quick support for work-related conflicts, but also for personal concerns (e.g., caregiving or financial worries). This accessible help often prevents a private burden from turning into a months-long absence from work.
5. Implementation of external employee consulting
As the boundaries between work and private life often blur, employees need a point of contact that provides comprehensive advice. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers anonymous and quick support for work-related conflicts, but also for personal concerns (e.g., caregiving or financial worries). This accessible help often prevents a private burden from turning into a months-long absence from work.