How does GBU Psyche work with mentalport?

In three steps: 1. Preparation - Adapting the digital questionnaire to your company. 2. Survey and analysis - Anonymous online survey with 15 minutes of time spent per employee. 3. Occupational safety measures and documentation - Direct behavioral preventive measures for employees and GDA-compliant documentation.

Psychosocial Risk Assessment | The Mental Wellbeing Hub

Q: What is the psychological risk assessment?

Sections 4-6 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG) obliges companies to systematically assess psychological stress at work. The aim is to identify risks at an early stage and to sustainably protect and promote the health and safety of employees through targeted measures.

From compliance obligations to strategic risk management
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The risk assessment of psychological stress has been a legal obligation for all employers since 2013. mentalport takes over the entire process: from scientifically based assessment and automated measures at all levels to continuous management reports for data-based decisions.

The system runs completely anonymously and achieves the highest participation rate on the market through intelligent action management. It not only provides legal certainty in accordance with GDA guidelines, but also measurable risk reduction and strategic transparency in real time.

Implementation ready to go in just a few hours, without external consultants or additional HR effort.

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Why the psychosocial risk assessment is more than compliance: From a mandatory document to a management tool

Psychological stress causes an average of 9,000€ in hidden costs per employee and year - due to absenteeism (Ø 33 days case duration), presentism and fluctuation. The GBU Psyche makes these risks visible, although many companies still treat them as a one-off compliance task.

mentalport works differently: Our platform not only provides legally compliant implementation, but also continuous management reports that show:
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• Where do stress hotspots arise in the organization?
• Which departments/teams need priority intervention?
• How do our measures work over time?
• Are we ESG reporting compliant (ISO 45003, CSRD)?

The result: GBU Psyche is transformed from a mandatory document into a strategic management tool for management and HR.

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In three steps to OSHA-compliant Psychosocial Risk Assessment

Preparation

With just a few pieces of information, we adapt the digital questionnaire optimally to your company, based on our modular MOLA questionnaire. You can define the areas of activity yourself, review the questionnaire and even add your own questions. On request, we will support you or take over the task completely.

Digitales Employee Assistance Program: Direkter Zugang zu psychischer Gesundheitsförderung über die mentalport App auf dem Handy

Datenbasierte Entscheidungsgrundlage für mehr Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit: Die Heatmap bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die psychische Belastung in verschiedenen Abteilungen und unterstützt bei der Entwicklung gezielter Maßnahmen.

Assessment and analysis

Our anonymous, individualized online survey makes the entire GBU Psyche process simple and efficient. With just 15 minutes of time spent per employee and automated evaluation, you save valuable resources without sacrificing quality. For internal communication, you will receive templates and a clear schedule from us. Additional interviews and workshops are no longer necessary.

Occupational safety measures and documentation

Employees receive behavioural preventive measures, individually tailored to their burdens, immediately after the survey. Over 99% of occupational safety measures can thus be implemented directly at individual level, where they have the most effective effect. At the same time, we support you with relationship prevention measures, ensure GDA-compliant documentation and ensure full legal security through continuous analyses — a solution on autopilot that takes all the pressure off employers.

Screenshot des mentalport-Maßnahmenplaners: Die Abbildung zeigt die individuelle Bewertung von Arbeitsschutzmaßnahmen durch Mitarbeiter in der mobilen App. Die Ergebnisse fließen direkt in den Maßnahmenplaner für Manager ein, der eine Übersicht über empfohlene, aktive und abgeschlossene Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der Arbeitsbedingungen bietet.

What solutions are there for the GBU Psyche? Provider comparison

Companies have three options for legally compliant GBU Psyche implementation: manual processes (Excel/paper), external consulting firms or digital platforms. mentalport is the only solution that combines automated management reports with continuous compliance monitoring — for strategic risk transparency instead of unique checklists.

Solution	Time required (per 100 employees)	Costs (per 100 employees)	Management Reports	Compliance Monitoring	Continuity	Measures (required)
Excel/Paper	Very high (>40h)	~€5,000	✖ No	⚠️ Prone to errors	✖ Every 2 years manually	✖ No
External consultants	Medium (~30 hours)	5,000- 15,000 €	✖ No	✅ Most of the time	✖ Every 2 years re-hire	✖ No
mentalport	Minimal (<1 hour setup)	From $3 per employee	✅ Automated & continuous	✅ Real-time dashboard	✅ Active 24/7	✅ Automated & multidimensional

Starting at 3€ per employee/year — flexible packages from basic assessment to complete mental wellbeing hub with continuous management reports and more.

About the pricing model

78% of German companies without legal security*

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Sections 4-6 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG) obliges companies to systematically assess psychological stress at work. The aim is to identify risks at an early stage and to sustainably protect and promote the health and safety of employees through targeted measures.

Accident prevention regulation

The DGUV rule 100-001 mentions psychological stress factors in the workplace in accordance with § 3. These include unstructured tasks, inefficient processes, social tensions and unfavorable work environments.

Joint German Occupational Health and Safety Strategy

The GDA Guideline “Risk Assessment and Documentation” sets out clear steps, including the definition of work areas and activities, the identification and assessment of potential risks, the definition of occupational safety measures, their implementation and review, and the regular update of the assessment.

Frequently asked questions about GBU Psyche

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the GBU Psyche/Psychosocial Risk Assessment apply to all companies in Germany and EU?

How often does the GBU Psyche have to be performed?

Who supervises the implementation of the GBU Psyche?

What are the consequences if the GBU Psyche is not implemented?

Can mentalport fully digitally represent the GBU psyche?

Do we also need external occupational health and safety consultants?

How long does it take to implement mentalport?

Are the surveys really anonymous?

What makes mentalport different from other GBU Psyche tools?

Which companies use mentalport for the GBU Psyche?

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Why the psychosocial risk assessment is more than compliance: From a mandatory document to a management tool