Strategic Importance for HR
Psychological risk assessment is more than a legal obligation. For HR management, it offers strategic value:
Data-Based Decisions
- Objective insights into working conditions
- Early detection of problems
- Measuring effectiveness of HR initiatives
Connection with HR Metrics
- Correlation with turnover and sick leave
- Supplement to employee surveys
- Basis for investment decisions
Employer Branding
- Proof of employer commitment
- Increase attractiveness for candidates
- Strengthen employee retention
Operational Tasks of HR
1. Project Management
- Overall process coordination
- Scheduling and resource management
- Stakeholder alignment
2. Communication
- Employee information before the survey
- Transparent communication of results
- Regular updates on measure progress
3. Tool Selection and Support
- Define requirements
- Conduct provider comparison
- Support implementation
4. Measure Management
- Organize measure workshops
- Monitor implementation
- Evaluate effectiveness
Connection with HR Topics
Workplace Health Management (BGM)
The psychological risk assessment is a core element of health management:
- Data foundation for health measures
- Identification of action areas
- Success measurement of health initiatives
Personnel Development
- Identify training needs (e.g., leadership training)
- Derive team development measures
- Initiate coaching programs
Organizational Development
- Recognize structural problems
- Support change processes
- Drive culture development
Data Protection and Confidentiality
HR must pay special attention to data protection in risk assessment:
Principles
- No personal individual evaluations
- Minimum group size for result presentation
- No conclusions about individuals allowed
Technical Measures
- Anonymous data collection (no login assignment)
- Encrypted data storage
- Define access permissions
Organizational Measures
- Clear data protection agreement with service providers
- Training of involved persons
- Transparent communication to employees
Cooperation with Other Stakeholders
HR works with many stakeholders during risk assessment:
- Management: Budget, strategic direction
- Works Council: Co-determination, employee trust
- Safety Specialist: Technical expertise
- Company Doctor: Medical perspective
- Managers: Team implementation
- IT: Technical implementation
Conclusion
For HR, psychological risk assessment is an opportunity to work data-driven and create strategic value. With SafeMind, you have a tool that professionally and efficiently supports the entire process.
