In times of demographic change, a shortage of skilled workers, increasing performance pressure, and a rapidly changing work environment, companies across all industries are increasingly seeking concepts that enable them to maintain the health and performance of their employees while boosting productivity. The human resource is gaining importance. More and more companies are therefore implementing measures to promote the health of their employees. Looking at the statistics from health insurance providers, it becomes evident that sickness rates have risen again in recent years. Additionally, two facts that are significant for workplace incapacity can be derived from the statistics.