The modern working world is characterized by unprecedented dynamism. Digital transformation, globalization and continuous pressure to innovate require employees and companies alike to be extremely adaptable. But these developments not only bring opportunities, but also significant challenges — particularly for the mental health of your employees. A silent crisis is looming, which manifests itself in increasing downtime, falling productivity and a growing burden on your company.
Current statistics strongly support this worrying development: A significant proportion of employees suffer from psychological stress, which can impair their performance and well-being (Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung [DGUV], 2023). These burdens range from stress and exhaustion to incipient mental health problems which, even though they are not always immediately clinically relevant, still have a massive impact on everyday working life.
The effects are far-reaching and costly. The annual downtime due to mental illness is constantly increasing and is one of the main causes of absenteeism in Germany. According to the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA), downtime per 100 employees due to mental illness in Germany recently averaged 301 days per year (BAuA, 2023). The financial damage caused by this absenteeism and so-called presentism is considerable. Experts estimate that companies lose an average of 9,000€ per employee and year due to productivity-reducing factors such as presenteism, fluctuation and absenteeism due to mental stress (McKinsey & Company, 2022). Presentalism, i.e. attendance despite reduced performance, is often assessed as even more expensive than pure absenteeism, as it reduces efficiency unnoticed and can slow down innovations (World Health Organization [WHO], 2022).
There is also an alarming compliance gap: Although carrying out a risk assessment of psychological stress (GBU Psyche) in accordance with Sections 5, 6 ArbSchG in Germany is required by law, surveys show that 78% of German companies do not adequately or do not fulfill this obligation at all (DGB index Good Work, 2023). This not only entails a significant risk of fines, but also prevents a systematic examination of the causes of psychological stress and the implementation of preventive measures.
The conclusion is unequivocal: The mental health of your workforce is not a side note, but a central pillar of your company's success. Ignoring is no longer an option, but a strategic mistake that has a direct impact on your profitability, innovative strength and the attractiveness of your company. A proactive and systematic investment in the mental wellbeing of your employees is therefore not a “nice-to-have” but a strategic imperative for every modern company that wants to survive and thrive in today's competitive landscape. mentalport starts at this crucial interface: as a comprehensive, evidence-based platform that helps you to visualize mental stress, manage it effectively and sustainably strengthen your corporate culture.
The value of mental wellbeing management cannot be measured solely in terms of human suffering or improved quality of life, although these aspects are invaluable. Rather, it is a strategic investment that results in concrete, measurable financial benefits and a strengthened competitive position. Companies that proactively promote the mental health of their workforce are experiencing a transformative effect on their balance sheet.
2.1. Drastic reduction of absenteeism and massive cost savings
Probably the most obvious and convincing advantage of effective mental wellbeing management is the noticeable reduction of absences due to illness. Studies and model calculations show that investments in occupational health management, particularly in the mental health sector, can lead to a significant reduction in absenteeism (BAuA, 2021). mentalport has demonstrated a reduction in mental lost days of up to 37% among its customers after just three months (mentalport, internal customer analysis, 2024). This results in proven savings of 34,000€ per 100 employees in legal and health costs (mentalport, internal customer analysis, 2024). The potential savings from reduced use of external psychological counseling services, lower fluctuation and the avoidance of potential fines due to compliance violations must also be taken into account.
2.2. Significant increase in productivity and employee engagement
A healthy and resilient team is a more productive team. Companies that strategically invest in the mental wellbeing of their workforce can expect a significant increase in productivity of at least 12% (Deloitte, 2022). This finding is supported by numerous studies that show a positive relationship between employee well-being and performance (McKinsey Health Institute, 2022). A mentally balanced state promotes concentration, creativity and the ability to innovate. The engagement of your employees increases when they recognize that their employer authentically cares about their wellbeing, which leads to greater identification with the company and its goals.
2.3. Strengthen your employer brand sustainably and reduce turnover
In a job market that is increasingly characterized by the battle for talent, a strong and positive employer brand is becoming a decisive competitive advantage. A company that proactively cares for the mental health of its workforce is establishing itself as an attractive and responsible employer. Research shows that employer attractiveness can be improved by up to 80% if mental wellbeing is actively promoted (Gallup, 2023). At the same time, such an investment leads to higher employee retention. Employees who feel valued and supported are more loyal and stay with the company for longer. Retention rates can increase by 2.5 times through targeted mental wellbeing programs (Deloitte, 2022).
2.4. Legal compliance and ISO 45003/ESG compliance on autopilot
In addition to purely economic benefits, compliance with legal regulations plays a central role. The psychological risk assessment (GBU Psyche) is a legal obligation whose neglect can result in severe fines. mentalport relieves you of this burden and offers a solution that is not only 100% legally secure and GDA-compliant, but also digitizes and automates the entire GBU Psyche process. From anonymous surveys of your employees to automated evaluation and integration of personalized occupational safety measures (ASM) — mentalport ensures complete and legally compliant documentation. GBU Psyche's return on investment is 4.7 on average, based on reliable data (mentalport, internal customer analysis, 2024). In addition, mentalport helps you meet the requirements of ISO 45003 (Management of Mental Health and Safety at Work) and the increasingly important ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, Governance) by enabling a systematic recording and improvement of the social aspects of sustainability.
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mentalport is not just a software tool; it is your strategic partner that enables your company to establish a holistic and sustainable culture of mental wellbeing. As a digital hub, mentalport combines cutting-edge technology with psychological expertise to offer you a solution that is effective, efficient and, above all, effective.
3.1. A revolutionary approach to mental risk assessment
The GBU Psyche is the cornerstone of any systematic approach to mental health in the workplace. But traditional methods are often complex, opaque and result in low participation rates. mentalport has rethought this process and optimized it for you:
The mentalport platform digitizes and automates the entire process of carrying out your psychological risk assessment. The survey of your employees is completely anonymous and only takes about 15 minutes. This results in an exceptionally high response rate of 87%, well above the market average of 26% for conventional methods (mentalport, internal customer analysis, 2024). This success is based on the deep-rooted technical anonymity and the highly secure infrastructure that mentalport offers you. Based on the results of GBU Psyche, detailed evaluations are not only generated, but personalized occupational safety measures (ASM) are also automatically integrated. This not only saves your company considerable working hours, but also ensures that the measures are targeted and fully comply with legal requirements. The system is 100% legally secure and GDA-compliant, which offers your company unparalleled security in compliance with your obligations.
3.2. Data protection and anonymity: The unshakable foundation for trust and acceptance
Especially in such a sensitive area as mental health, the trust of your employees in the confidentiality of their data is critically important. mentalport has implemented this as a central design principle and comprehensively protects your employees' data:
A core principle of mentalport is that as an employer, you never have access to individual data about your employees or their email addresses used to log in. All data is processed pseudonymously and evaluated exclusively in aggregate form, so that no conclusions can be drawn about individuals. mentalport acts as a contract processor in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR and meets the strictest standards in handling personal data. The mentalport data protection fact sheet provides you with detailed information about all processing activities and the implemented security measures. The mobile app was designed from the ground up so that it doesn't make any names, profile pictures, dates of birth or gender visible on the frontend. The login motto “You're here. You don't have to prove anything.” summarizes the philosophy: a secure, trusting environment in which your employees can open up without restrictions.
3.3. The mentalport app: Your personal companion for mental strength
The mobile app is the intuitive core of individual employee support — a personal mental health coach in their pocket, available anytime your employees need it:
Your employees work on their personal goals with “Porty,” the systemic AI coach. This coaching is based on scientifically validated methods that are known for their high effectiveness and the ability to combine different models and approaches in a clear, targeted process (e.g. Schlippe & Schweitzer, 2013). It is about promoting sustainable behavioral changes and strengthening the resilience of your employees. If necessary, your employees can book 1:1 coaching sessions with certified systemic coaches at any time. These personal sessions provide additional, tailored support and in-depth guidance. A premium feature enables biofeedback facial scans that provide precise physiological data. This data is used to tailor coaching even more precisely to the individual mental state and needs of the user, which maximizes the effectiveness of the interventions. The app also provides access to a variety of structured mini-journeys on specific topics such as stress management, mindfulness, resilience or sleep optimization. In addition, emergency aid exercises are available for acute stress situations, which provide rapid relief. An optional, anonymized team area enables joint challenges and promotes exchange within teams without jeopardizing individual anonymity.
3.4. The mentalport dashboard: data-based control for your management and HR
For your managers and HR managers, the mentalport dashboard provides valuable, aggregated and anonymized data that enables well-founded and strategic management of mental wellbeing management:
The dashboard provides real-time analyses of employee well-being, visualized by a clear corporate health score. A detailed heat map of the characteristic areas shows at a glance where strengths lie and in which areas of your company or for which specific load factors there is a need for optimization. Based on the analyses obtained, the system automatically generates recommendations for occupational safety measures and interventions. Your managers receive specific, data-based recommendations for action without having to have in-depth psychological expertise themselves. Through regular sentiment reports and automated follow-up assessments, mentalport enables continuous monitoring of employee well-being. This not only ensures a proactive response to changes, but also permanent legal certainty with regard to the GBU psyche.
3.5. Unbeatable efficiency: Maximum time and cost savings for you
A common misconception is that a comprehensive mental wellbeing program requires a great deal of internal effort. mentalport impressively refutes this and sets new standards in terms of efficiency: While comparable solutions can often mean an annual effort of around 30 hours per 100 employees, mentalport reduces this effort to just 2-4 minutes per week per 100 employees spread over the year (mentalport, internal efficiency study, 2024). This enormous efficiency is made possible by the high level of automation, intuitive user guidance and seamless integration of the various modules. The solution is completely scalable — equally suitable for small start-ups as for large corporations — and can be easily integrated into your existing daily work routine.
Building a sustainably healthy and productive working environment requires more than just selective measures. It is necessary to strategically anchor mental wellbeing in your corporate culture. mentalport is designed to optimally support you in implementing these decisive success factors and to accompany your company on its journey to a mentally healthy work culture.
4.1. Holistic approach instead of fragmented individual measures
Real and lasting changes in mental health don't come from isolated individual actions. mentalport promotes a comprehensive, holistic approach that addresses mental health at all levels of your organization. This ranges from individual, personalized support for each individual employee to the strategic anchoring of the topic in management. It is about not only reacting to existing burdens, but also proactively taking preventive measures and creating a corporate culture that actively promotes resilience and well-being.
4.2. Your managers as catalysts of change
Leaders play a crucial role in the success of any mental wellbeing program. They are not only multipliers of corporate culture, but also often the first point of contact for employees with burdens. mentalport supports your managers with precise, data-based analyses and specific recommendations for action. These enable them to identify signs of overload in their teams at an early stage and to initiate appropriate measures without having to have in-depth psychological expertise themselves. In addition, anonymized recommendations resulting from coaching sessions can provide valuable impetus for structural improvements in your company.
4.3. Measurability and transparency for your continuous optimization
What is not measured cannot be improved. mentalport continuously provides you with precise and actionable insights into the well-being of your workforce. Through regular sentiment reports, developing the corporate health score and tracking the progress of occupational safety measures, you can objectively track the success of your initiatives and make adjustments if necessary. This comprehensive transparency enables data-driven optimization of your strategies and ensures that your measures reach where they have the greatest impact. GBU Psyche's impressive average ROI of 4.7, based on reliable data (mentalport, internal customer analysis, 2024), underscores the value of this measurability.
4.4. Expertise and scientific basis as a guarantee of effectiveness
The quality and effectiveness of the mentalPORT solution is firmly anchored in its scientific foundation. The team behind mentalport consists of industry experts with over two decades of experience, including software engineers, psychologists, data scientists, and an extensive network of certified systemic coaches. This interdisciplinary expertise ensures that the solutions offered are not only technologically up to date, but also psychologically sound and evidence-based in their effectiveness. The clear positioning of “systemic coaching” as a scientifically validated and highly effective method underlines this quality standard and gives you the confidence to invest in a proven solution.
4.5. The voice of practice: Your colleagues' first successes as convincing proof
Although detailed and widely published case studies are still under construction — a natural process for an innovative solution in a complex market — initial experiences and internal surveys speak for themselves and offer you a promising insight into the potential of mentalport:
“mentalport is not comparable with any previous solution for mental risk assessment. The process was wonderfully guided, easy and extremely effortless. In doing so, we have obtained good insights with maximum flexibility, scientificity and anonymity. We are grateful for the occupational safety measures in the mentalPORT app, because operational measures would have been impossible for us.” — Torsten Hoffmann, CEO AGJF (quoted from mentalport, “Info Deck DE mentalport 02.25 (1)”, 2025)
In addition, companies using mentalport report a 70% increase in employee satisfaction and a significant reduction in working hours spent on risk assessment (mentalport, internal customer analysis, 2024). These early successes are a strong indicator of the transformative potential that mentalport can also offer your company.
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The world of work has fundamentally changed, and with it the demands placed on companies. The mental health of your workforce has gone from a “soft skill” to a critical factor for the performance, attractiveness and sustainability of your entire company. The business case is clear and irrefutable: Through targeted mental wellbeing management, you can drastically reduce downtime, increase productivity, strengthen your employer branding and sustainably improve employee loyalty.
mentalport is the tailor-made answer to these challenges. As a digital, evidence-based and legally compliant mental wellbeing hub, mentalport enables your company of any size to identify psychological stress at an early stage, automatically derive tailor-made measures and meet all legal requirements with minimal effort. The unique combination of an intuitive employee app, a data-based management dashboard and the highest level of data protection compliance positions mentalport as your decisive partner for a working world that is both human and high-performance.
The benefits that mentalport offers you are manifold and of decisive importance for your company's success:
It is time to see mental wellbeing no longer as an option but as a strategic imperative. Companies that act now not only secure a healthier and happier workforce, but also a decisive competitive advantage in tomorrow's working world. Take the future of your employees and your company into your own hands.
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