Rudi Bauer & Nora Dietrich

How Trust, Healthy Tension, and Sustainable Culture Shape the Future of Work

What if the most important question a leader can ask is, 'Where does our company create unhealth?'

How Trust, Healthy Tension, and Sustainable Culture Shape the Future of Work
#1about 5 minutes

The surprising business case for mental health at work

Investing in employee mental health significantly boosts retention, reduces absenteeism, and delivers a strong financial return on investment.

#2about 5 minutes

Why stigma and lack of awareness hinder mental health initiatives

Many leaders are unaware of the business impact of mental health and focus on superficial solutions, while stigma prevents employees from speaking openly.

#3about 3 minutes

Why rewarding employees for not taking sick days is counterproductive

Offering bonuses for perfect attendance devalues employees who are ill, encourages presenteeism, and penalizes those with chronic conditions or caregiving duties.

#4about 7 minutes

First steps to building a mentally healthy workplace culture

Begin by assigning ownership, analyzing existing data to find pain points, and asking where current processes create unhealthy pressure before launching initiatives.

#5about 6 minutes

Gaining employee buy-in and creating psychological safety

Secure employee trust by empowering internal ambassadors and training leaders to model vulnerability and create a culture of care within their teams.

#6about 4 minutes

Supporting leaders and bridging generational divides at work

Leaders also need mental health support, and fostering a culture of mutual care requires curiosity about the unique life-stage stressors affecting all generations.

#7about 3 minutes

Actionable advice for leaders and employees on mental health

Leaders should regularly assess their own and their team's mental health, while employees should focus on setting realistic boundaries and practicing self-compassion.

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