[Between claim and reality: Why WHP offers often go unused and how managers can change this].

Authors

Katharina Flaig, Madeleine Renyi, Kirsten Steinhausen, Nathalie Haas

Published in

Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany)). Aug 20, 2026. Epub Aug 20, 2026.

Abstract

Workplace health promotion (WHP) is essential to counter rising work-related stress, yet participation remains low. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators for WHP uptake and derive actionable recommendations.
Mixed-methods design combining an online survey (n=103) and three workshops (n=23).
Lack of time, inflexible programmes and insufficient managerial support emerged as key barriers. Employees preferred flexible, working-time-integrated offers, company fitness, bonus schemes and digital formats.
Managers are pivotal; a combined action bundle including incentives, leadership training and tailored programmes is recommended.

PMID:
42624484
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 21 Aug 2026.

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