‘Suffering at work is primarily linked to the organisation of work – to the way in which the actual work is divided up, structured, allocated, coordinated and monitored.’(published in French)

A ‘bonsai’ company can be recognised by the distress experienced by its staff, despite a modern, caring or relaxed management image.This interview explores the issue of distress at work in contemporary organisations. It puts recent developments in management styles and professional practices into perspective, analysing their potential impact on staff wellbeing. The aim of this […]

What if the health of an organisation were measured by its employees’ ability to grow? In this interview with PME Magazine, Stéphane Haefliger presents his book *The ‘Bonsai’ Syndrome* and develops a powerful metaphor: some companies shape their employees into ‘bonsai’, whilst others allow them to become ‘baobabs’. A thought-provoking reflection on the organisation of […]

Podcast organised by HR Today, featuring Marc Beninger as part of HR Europe, 25 March, from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm, at the Hallenstadion in Zurich Listen online on the HR Today Podcast

Organising and collaborating as a team seems obvious. Well, almost.Because a thousand factors can disrupt positive dynamics. Toxic colleagues, petty bosses, harassment and burnout ultimately destroy the internal climate. There is only one question that makes sense here: how can we survive in this world that is losing its mind?

This well-meaning injunction resonates differently depending on whether you are a boomer or a millennial. Behind this innocuous phrase lies a profound change in our relationship with ourselves and others. This article was published in French.

While some experts recommend caution to avoid professional stigma, others believe it is important to share the experience to promote healing and raise awareness of the reality. In this article by Caroline Zuercher, published in the Tribune de Genève on 14 October 2024, different points of view are explored, as well as the risks and […]

Taking action on corporate health requires us to take into account the institutional culture, processual complexity and historical dimension of our economy. Ignore this in-depth reflection, and you run the risk of putting plasters on wooden legs. (article in French)