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

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

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Deutschland - On June 5, an exciting guest lecture on the topic of "healthy leadership" took place at the Schwäbisch Gmünd Pedagogical University. This lecture was part of the lecture series "Resilience and promotion of resilience in the work context", organized by the Department of Pedagogical 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 nothing in today's world. Schwäbische.de reports that the health of the Employés is an absolute priority.

A central point of the lecture was the importance of the early detection of stress. "Care action not only promotes well -being, but also the commitment of the employees," said Arnold. At a time when digital leadership is becoming increasingly common, the effectiveness of such management 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 from the Bachelor's degree in health promotion and prevention as well as guests and cooperation partners. There was further focus on reflection on the personal experiences of the students with leadership and their effects on managers. The Techniker Krankenkasse emphasizes that a good manager not only motivates, but also reduces uncertainties during new learning content. This is particularly important because new terms and methods constantly appear in the world of work.

As the technician health insurance notes notes, support and responsibility of superiors are crucial. You should ensure that employees experience changes as a challenge than an overwhelming. After all, permanent excessive demands can lead to serious health consequences.

leadership as a key to corporate health

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Investing a healthy working environment during pandemic not only increase their competitiveness, but also ensure their success in the long term. 88.3 % of the respondents in a survey see the commitment of managers as a decisive factor for employee health. The BKGA offers executives extensive support from programs that specifically address the development of health-promoting management qualities. Successful projects that support managers in combining health promotion and corporate goals.

A healthy leadership also requires the ability to recognize individual needs, to cope with team conflicts and to maintain clear communication. The demographic change and shortage of skilled workers face 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 the employees.

Finally, it can be said that healthy leaders not only increase employee satisfaction, but also promote the performance of the entire organization. At a time when changes are the order of the day, nobody can underestimate the value of good leadership.