Healthy Leadership – How To

In the interview, Mr. Stäuble highlights the growing relevance of employee and leadership health for business success. Especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become evident how much psychological stress has increased. Companies have realized that corporate health management (CHM) is no longer just a “nice-to-have” but a strategic success factor, also tied to aspects like employer branding and the skilled labor shortage. Simply offering superficial measures like water and fruit is not enough; what’s needed is a long-term, holistic approach.

A key factor for sustainable health management is embedding it across the entire organization, particularly at the leadership level. When management is fully behind the strategy, and CHM is integrated into the company culture, it leads to measurable success. Stäuble emphasizes the use of metrics such as absenteeism and presenteeism to evaluate the effectiveness of health initiatives. It’s not just about physical presence at work, but whether employees are mentally and physically capable of performing at their best.

Furthermore, Stäuble stresses the special responsibility of leaders. They must not only be mindful of their own health but also be able to recognize warning signs in their employees and act on them early. Training and appropriate tools are essential to prevent burnout or long-term absenteeism and to maintain the health and productivity of the team in the long run.