Glossary terms

Discover comprehensive information and practical tips for promoting mental health in the workplace — for a healthier, more productive work environment

Agility

Definition: agility

Agility is the ability of companies and teams to react flexibly, quickly and adaptably to changes. Agile work is characterized by flat hierarchies, self-organized teams and an iterative approach to projects. Agility plays a key role in mental health management, as employees and companies must react dynamically to changes in the working world in order to minimize stress and overload.

Significance and statistics

According to a study by the “Harvard Business Review,” agile working methods increase a company's efficiency and innovative strength by up to 25%. In an agile work environment, employees have more autonomy and responsibility, which can have a positive effect on mental health. Companies that promote agile structures are able to react more quickly to market changes and at the same time improve the well-being of their employees.

Causes and examples

Agility was developed as a response to rigid hierarchies and inflexible working models. One example is the transition from classic, long planning cycles to short, flexible sprints. The focus is on communication and rapid feedback. However, companies that implement agile methods must also provide their employees with the necessary tools and psychological resources to avoid being overwhelmed.

Support from mentalport

mentalport offers support for employees in agile working environments through individual coaching programs. These help to make it easier to deal with stress, rapid changes and increased demands while increasing productivity. With the mentalPORT app, mental health is proactively promoted in agile teams.

Back to the overview

mentalport - Your partner for mental health at work

Mental health has a direct impact on corporate success. Mental health problems are currently in 3rd place among the Germany-wide reasons for sick leave and have the strongest growth rate. Companies lose like this 9,000 €/year and employee.

In addition to legally secure GBU Psyche also a decisive economic advantage at the push of a button thanks to reduced downtime due to individual prevention and intervention approaches and anonymous, proactive support through a unique coaching app to promote mental wellbeing.

Imagine being able to turn your employees' mental health into a competitive advantage transform. That sounds good? Get to know mentalport now!

Produktübersicht über die mentalport-Produkte: Mental Health Management & Coaching App | Mentale Gesundheit in Unternehmen

Mental health management with mentalport

Improve compliance and employee retention & health with one solution.

Tell us what motivates you or your team! Get in touch now without obligation or book a demo.
Thank you! Your submission has been received and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Would you like us a short Leave feedback (<1 min)?
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Other users found this article helpful