What is psychological safety and why is it so important?
Psychological safety is a concept in occupational psychology that describes how secure individuals feel when taking risks and speaking up within a team or organization. Amy Edmondson, a professor at Harvard Business School, defined psychological safety as “a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or […]
Occupational health is a question of competitiveness
Health promotion in the workplace is not only a question of individual well-being, but also a decisive factor for the productivity and success of a company. Occupational wellbeing is a key aspect of modern corporate management that aims to actively support and improve the health of employees. Promoting health in the workplace can have a […]
Sustainability – trend topic or strategy for the future?
More and more companies are claiming to be sustainable. But customers and potential employees are increasingly well informed and very critical. They want to know who is just making the claim and who is really acting in a climate-friendly way. This is how you successfully communicate a genuine sustainability strategy to set yourself apart from […]
Take off with the new Team Challenges in 2023
Health promotion and climate protection are often close together. In the Changers Fit app, they are two sides of the same coin. If you do something for your own health, you are also doing something for climate protection. At Changers, we want to make this experience even easier and more intuitive for you and your […]
Mental Illness in focus of Corporate Health Promotion
Mental illnesses are now the most common cause of early retirement, accounting for more than 40 percent. The DAK Health Report 2022 states that mental illnesses are the most common cause of sick leave directly after musculoskeletal disorders. According to the German Federal Ministry of Health, around 15 percent of all days of absence are […]
Health promotion while sleeping.
Tips for a good night’s sleep in harmony with the inner clock: “Sleep to get well” is a well-known advice. But does it really work? When the clocks are set one hour ahead to daylight saving time, we feel the negative effects of sleep deprivation particularly acutely. Many people then suffer from fatigue, difficulty sleeping, […]
Effective health promotion and prevention with only 30 minutes of activity per day
We all know that too much sitting is unhealthy. Anyone who sits a lot at work should compensate for this and bring movement into their daily routine. Why is it so difficult to put this knowledge into practice? The biggest motivation killer is unrealistic goals. So here’s some good news for motivation: just 30 minutes […]
How does a successful climate protection app for cities and municipalities work.
Gamification for more livable cities. Changers is a specialist in digital gamification in the fields of health promotion and climate protection. With our Klima-Taler application for cities, we ensure greater citizen participation in municipal climate protection. 17 cities in Germany are active in the Klima-Taler network, as well as other municipalities in Portugal and Finland. […]
Gamification – The motivation makes the game!
Playing is just for kids? Not at all. In Germany, around 34.4 million people play video games. In this article, you can find out how you can use gamification mechanics to live healthier, protect the climate and do good. “First one to the playground wins!” or, “Don’t step on a line until you get home, […]
Corporate health management in the stress test — health promotion also in the home office
Your corporate health management is put to the test in times of particular stress. Covid pandemic is a tough test for everyone. The health threat grows through: new requirements at work, Restructuring of the workflow, Isolation in the home office or lack of recreation due to restrictions. Questions for your company health management In such […]
