Mentale Werkkracht

Mentale Werkkracht is a Netherlands-based organization helping employers improve mental health at work and address mental-health-related absence. Its evidence-informed program aims to make workplace wellbeing measurable and practical, with the organization reporting an average 23% reduction in absence and an immediate effect noticed by 91% of participants. The approach draws on more than 35 scientific studies and has reached over 2,000 employees.

The program typically runs for about eight weeks. It begins with a discussion and an assessment of employees’ mental wellbeing, followed by a tailored workplace program built around six pillars: breathing, movement, nutrition, sleep, nature, and connection. A follow-up measurement helps assess progress, and the process includes developing employee ambassadors and an ongoing pulse-check structure.

Mentale Werkkracht also offers talks, including presentations by co-founder Anton Nootenboom, as well as custom events. Its services are designed to help organizations spot mental strain earlier, strengthen practical coping skills, and support healthier, more productive teams. The organization shares further insights and practical guidance through its newsletter.