The author shares her years of experience as a consultant for numerous companies in a very practical manner and encourages a shift in thinking. Instead of repeatedly stating that work can make people sick, it would be more beneficial to ask how work can contribute to health. When a company expands its personnel and organizational development in the interest of health promotion, desirable side effects can occur: increased performance, higher motivation, well-being, reduced absenteeism, a stronger commitment to the company – and of course, health! Many measures in personnel development, such as leadership, communication, work organization, and work techniques, can be enhanced and enriched from the perspective of workplace health promotion: concrete recommendations for action and practical tips for a healthy work environment.