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The importance of employee health for an outstanding employee experience

Tim Kleber
Nov 2025

In the modern working world, employee health is at the center of employee experience. The impact of mental health on employee satisfaction, motivation and productivity cannot be underestimated. In this article, we'll take a closer look at how promoting employee health contributes to a positive employee experience.

1. Provide appreciation and support

An open and supportive corporate culture is crucial for employee health. Employees should feel that their mental and physical health is valued in the company. This can be achieved through targeted programs, training, and resources that help employees deal with stress and improve their mental health.

2. Promote flexibility and work-life balance

Promoting a good work-life balance makes a significant contribution to employee health. Flexible working hours, the option to work from home and clear guidelines for working time create an environment in which employees can better reconcile their professional and personal obligations. This not only strengthens mental health but also improves overall wellbeing.

3. Clear communication and transparency

Open communication and transparency promote employee trust. An open dialogue on topics such as employee health, stress management and support services creates an atmosphere of understanding and solidarity. Companies can regularly provide information about available resources and encourage employees to share their concerns.

4. Integrate health-promoting activities

Integrating health-promoting activities into everyday working life can sustainably improve employee health. From yoga classes to joint walks to healthy snack options in the office, there are numerous ways to promote the physical and mental health of employees.

5. Use digital solutions for employee health

In the digital era, innovative platforms such as mentalport can help support employee health. Through personalized programs, anonymous feedback and targeted resources, mentalport enables companies to proactively address the needs of their employees and create a positive employee experience.

Employee health is not only an ethical obligation, but also a strategic success factor for companies. By investing specifically in the health of their employees, companies not only promote the well-being of their employees, but also increase their attractiveness as an employer and improve the company's overall performance.

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About the drafters

Tim Kleber

Tim Kleber is CEO and co-founder of mentalport. As a mechanical engineer, business psychologist and data scientist, he combines technical precision with psychological expertise. His specialization: psychological risk assessment (GBU Psyche) in accordance with §5 ArbSchG and ISO 45003-compliant implementation in companies. After his own auditor experience in occupational safety, he and the mentalports team developed anonymous infrastructure for mental wellbeing management - today used by over 50 companies to reduce psychologically related downtime and active wellbeing management.

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