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On this page, we share our bcom journey with you, as well as valuable and interesting articles on the topics of mental well-being, mindfulness and anti-discrimination.
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What has happened recently?
In April 2025, we held keynote speeches with 3 cooperation partners. Both online and offline. In German and in English.
What do our partners and participants say?
"The collaboration with Ly was very appreciative."
"The highlight of the collaboration was the fast communication and professional preparation of the content, invitation, etc."
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"What I liked best was Ly's calm and relaxed manner. And the practical exercises, which were the perfect way to counterbalance an otherwise stressful day with more mindfulness. Afterwards, I approached the other tasks in a much more relaxed way."
"I liked the practical exercises best. I'll be practising a few exercises before my team meetings in the future.”
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"You are good partners for the topic of mental well-being and mindfulness because you were affected by burnout and mental health issues yourselves and can therefore provide practical, real-life support for yourselves and now for others."
"The work you do is so important!! We need more preventative measures like this, not only taking care and treating people when they are already sick. How do companies/leaders finally realise that the mental well-being of their employees is essential for longterm business success?"
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"It's amazing to start the day like this. I am more grounded and motivated now to integrate this practice into my daily work routine."
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Testimonial Team betahaus:
"What truly stood out was bcom’s mission: as a social enterprise, they are committed to mental well-being in the workplace and to supporting disadvantaged communities. Through mindfulness and anti-discrimination training, bcom is creating ripples of positive change in organizations and communities alike.
Ly brought clarity and warmth to a topic that is often misunderstood. The event helped us reflect not just on how we work, but on how we live.
We are grateful to Ly and the bcom team for sharing their work and wisdom with our community. This event reaffirmed how mindfulness isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity for sustainable, inclusive, and human-centered work cultures."
“Super nice lecture, great energy and wonderful exercises.”
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"Super pleasant with you, very authentic and natural. And the content is very relaxing and easy-going."
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“Very professional and value-adding.”
Does your team also need a boost on the topic of "Mindfulness at the Workplace"?
Then get a free keynote for your team quickly and easily (online/offline; english/german).
2024
How recruiters and managers live (or don't live) mental well-being in their companies
- Exclusive insights and tips from the trade fairs -
After conversations with over 150 companies, trips through five cities and countless perspectives on mental well-being, a differentiated picture emerged.
From Cologne to Aachen, Nuremberg and Munich to Berlin, we attended recruitment and career fairs to seek direct dialog with people who are closest to the big HR issues of our time: How do we attract top talent? How do we retain employees in the long term? How do we remain future-proof as a company?
Our discussions with HR managers, recruiters, team leaders, managing directors and sales managers from a wide range of industries and company sizes provided an exciting and sometimes sobering insight into the status quo of mental well-being in companies located in Germany.
From fruit baskets to mindfulness training: what does mental well-being actually mean?
Almost all companies surveyed rate their commitment to mental wellbeing as “strong” or “high”. But what exactly is meant by this varies greatly:
- Some mention the company doctor, a one-time online training course or the free gym
- Others talk about regular coaching sessions, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) or a culture in which mental health is openly discussed
This shows that mental well-being is not a uniformly understood concept - and its integration into the company depends heavily on the attitude and experience of the respective managers.
Major challenges - and (still) little connection to mental well-being
Topics such as staff turnover, shortage of skilled workers and employer branding are major concerns for almost all respondents.
Although mental well-being is recognised as important, it is not consistently used as a strategic instrument - there is often a lack of time, budget, structure or awareness in management.
What distinguishes companies - between best practices and standstill
There was a wide range of responses - here is an overview:
✅ Some companies ... (best practices)
- already have fixed programs and fixed budgets for mental well-being
- see employee mental well-being as a management task
- offer regular trainings and coachings with external partners
⚠️ Others...
- offer selective measures without continuity
- only reach certain teams
- still see a lot of potential and would like to stablish a fixed structure
🚫 And some...
- avoid the topic completely
- struggle with taboos (“accepting help shows weakness”), lack of openness & prioritization
- have no contact person or strategy
Similarities between companies that take mental well-being seriously
Top employers (e.g. Great Place to Work) integrate mental well-being into their culture - with fixed offerings, trained managers and open communication.
Common features are socially responsible action, practiced values such as diversity and inclusion, a willingness to innovate and agile structures.
These companies do not see mental well-being as a “nice to have”, but as a strategic success factor.
What can other companies learn from best practices?
Top employers on platforms such as Kununu or in sustainability rankings show how it can be done:
- Fixed budgets and programmes
- Internal or external contacts for mental health, diversity and discrimination
- Removing taboos through communication at eye level
- Offers that are needs-oriented and accessible
- Mental well-being is part of occupational health management and management development
Let's talk! Now is the right time to get into action.
We believe that mental well-being is not a project, but an attitude. And: it starts with listening, with the first step.
👉 Ready to get started?
- Meditations for everyday life on our Spotify channel
- Get a demo: free keynote on “Mindfulness - your superpower in everyday working life”
- Short, non-binding meeting with us
Conclusion: Mental well-being needs more than good intentions
The discussions at the trade fairs have shown: The interest is there. The challenges are great. And the potential is huge - for companies that are prepared to take an honest look at the topic.
We are ready to go down this path with you. Together. Step by step.
If you want to promote this topic at your workplace, we would be happy to discuss it with you. Schedule an initial, free consultation with us HERE or simply send us a short message.