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High sick leave rates, miscommunication and inefficient processes are often not coincidences — but mental friction losses. Find out how companies systematically recognize and solve them with mentalport.

Integrated health strategies with a multi-level approach: How companies can strategically manage psychological stress and demonstrably reduce burnout, anxiety & stress.

How expensive is fluctuation really — and how can it be systematically avoided? This well-founded business case shows how companies reduce layoffs, save costs and strengthen their organization culturally with structured mental wellbeing management. With specific practical examples, scientific sources and clear recommendations for action for decision makers.

This article explains why mental health is a central issue in the ESG context, how companies can benefit economically from it and what role psychological safety, modern tools and strategic communication play. It shows how mental health is becoming a core metric for corporate responsibility, competitiveness and risk management — and how companies can adapt to this strategically and communicatively.

Imagine that you have a hole in the cash register that makes millions of euros disappear every year — and you don't even know it. This hole is caused by an underestimated, invisible risk: poor mental health of your employees. Stress, exhaustion and burnout rob your company of immense sums of money unnoticed. But what if you could uncover and save exactly these hidden costs with the right strategy? That is exactly what this article is about.

Did you know that mental health problems cost companies an average of 9,000 euros per employee per year? Crass, isn't it? In our new article, we'll show you how you can cut these costs and support your people at the same time. We talk about hidden costs, innovative solutions such as AI tools, and why it's worth investing in mental health. Curious? Then read it and get your company ready for the future!

Mental health is a key lever for sustainable corporate success — and is an integral part of every ESG strategy. Integrating mental health into social ESG criteria (“social”) not only increases employee well-being, but also profitability, innovative strength and employer attractiveness. More and more companies recognize that psychological stress at work is not a side issue — it is a clear business case. In addition to ethical responsibility, there are also hard indicators for specifically promoting mental health.

In a constantly changing world of work, continuous learning is crucial for a company's success. One factor in this process that is often underestimated is neuroplasticity — the ability of the brain to change through new experiences and targeted training sessions. Companies that specifically promote this ability can not only support the development of their employees, but also increase innovation and adaptability within the team.

In today's fast-paced world, many people feel overwhelmed by external circumstances and challenges. Feeling like you're losing control can lead to stress, dissatisfaction, and a decline in mental health. Self-effectiveness is a crucial skill for counteracting these challenges. This blog post explains what self-efficacy is, why it is important and how the mentalPORT app helps to strengthen it.

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses worldwide and affects people of all ages and professions. Particularly in the work environment, the burden of mental illness can significantly impair performance and well-being. In this blog post, we take a look at the causes, symptoms and effects of depression in the workplace and show how preventive measures and targeted support can contribute to promoting mental health.

A recent study by the University of Kansas shows that when it comes to shameful topics, people prefer to talk to an AI rather than a human counterpart. Especially when they feel embarrassed or uncomfortable, they prefer to entrust themselves to an AI because it doesn't evaluate or judge. These findings are an important signal for the area of mental health — because here in particular, anonymity is often the key to those affected opening up in the first place.

Mental illnesses have long been one of the main causes of incapacity to work in Germany. However, not all professional groups are affected equally. Current data show that employees in social and nursing professions in particular are above average absent due to psychological stress.

Mental illnesses are one of the biggest challenges in the modern working world. They not only impair the well-being of affected employees, but also have a negative impact on productivity, working environment and the long-term performance of a company. It is therefore essential for employers to counteract psychological stress at an early stage and to establish preventive measures.

In today's working world, companies face a variety of challenges that go far beyond financial or technological aspects. Competition for talent has intensified significantly in recent years, and at the same time, the health and wellbeing of employees is becoming increasingly important. In Germany, companies spent around 2.8 billion euros on occupational health promotion (BGF) in 2020, and this trend continues. But why do companies invest so much in the health of their employees? Is this effort really worth it?

In view of the increasing complexity and dynamism of the modern work environment, occupational safety is becoming a decisive factor for corporate success today more than ever. In addition to physical safety, the mental health of employees is also becoming more and more important. Innovative approaches to occupational safety can help to minimize risks and at the same time develop the full potential of employees. But which occupational safety methods have proven effective, and what measures can companies take to offer their employees a healthy working environment? In the following, you will learn more about the most important approaches and methods in modern occupational safety.