Quickly replying to one more email after work, doing just one or two tasks over the weekend, and always keeping the work phone close at hand—even on vacation. In today’s working world, many have internalized the mantra: higher, faster, further. It is precisely this hustle culture—a culture of working beyond physical limits—that has a long-term negative impact on employees’ mental health.
Many companies are aware of the seriousness of the situation and are bringing the issue into focus. In Berlin in 2023, according to the health insurance provider DAK, there were 337 sick days per 100 employees due to mental health issues. Absenteeism increased by another eight percent compared to the previous year. How can employers actively support the health of their employees? This is the question that Likeminded is tackling. The Berlin-based startup offers psychological support for employees to promote mental health in the workplace.
“We know that too much stress, when it can’t be managed, is harmful. Joy and fun disappear from life, motivation and productivity suffer, and more and more people are burning out. That’s why we created a platform where employees can find exactly the support they so urgently need,” says Kimberly Breuer, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Likeminded.
Key question today:
What can entrepreneurs do to reduce the psychological pressure on their employees?
For more information, visit:
Website: https://www.likeminded.care/de/ueber-uns
LinkedIn of Kimberly Breuer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybreuer/
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