Healthy leadership: How bosses ensure the well-being of their employees

Healthy leadership: How bosses ensure the well-being of their employees

On June 5th, an exciting guest lecture on the topic of “Healthy Leadership” took place at the Schwäbisch Gmünd University of Education. This lecture was part of the lecture series “Resilience and resilience promotion in the work context”, organized by the Department of Educational Psychology and Health Psychology. Ass.-Prof. Dr. Miriam Arnold from the University of Groningen provided insights into the influence of managers on the health of employees, a topic that has lost none of its relevance today. Schwäbische.de reports that the health of the employees is an absolute priority.

A central point of the lecture was the importance of early detection of stress. “Caring acts not only promote well-being, but also employee engagement,” says Arnold. At a time when remote digital leadership is becoming increasingly common, the effectiveness of such leadership measures is heavily dependent on a reliable digital infrastructure.

The role of managers in health management

The lecture series, led by Prof. Dr. Birte Dohnke and Julia Mayr, was very well received by students of the Bachelor's degree program in Health Promotion and Prevention as well as guests and cooperation partners. Another focus was on reflecting on the students' personal experiences with leadership and their impact on managers. The technician health insurance company emphasizes that a good manager not only motivates, but also reduces uncertainty when learning new content. This is particularly important because new terms and methods are constantly emerging in the world of work.

As the Techniker Krankenkasse notes, support and responsiveness from superiors are crucial. You should ensure that employees experience change as a challenge rather than being overwhelmed. Long-term excessive demands can ultimately have serious health consequences.

Leadership as the key to corporate health

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Investing in a healthy working environment during the pandemic not only increases your competitiveness, but also ensures your long-term success. 88.3% of respondents in a survey see the commitment of managers as a decisive factor for employee health. The BKGA offers managers comprehensive support through programs that specifically address the development of health-promoting leadership qualities. BGW reported on successful projects that support managers in combining health promotion and corporate goals.

Healthy leadership also requires the ability to recognize individual needs, manage team conflicts and maintain clear communication. Demographic change and a shortage of skilled workers pose further challenges that managers have to face. It is crucial that they do not lose sight of their own role model function and communicate openly with employees.

In conclusion, healthy leadership not only increases employee satisfaction, but also promotes the performance of the entire organization. In a time when change is the order of the day, no one can underestimate the value of good leadership.