Do you know what happens when a company stops listening to what truly matters?

It loses talent, productivity and, above all, its essence. Today, more than ever, the data doesn’t lie: Brazil is facing a true silent epidemic of mental illness in the workplace.
In 2024 alone, more than 470,000 workers were placed on leave due to mental disorders such as anxiety, depression and burnout, according to the Ministry of Social Security. At the same time, Brazil ranks as the most anxious country in the world, according to WHO, with 9.3% of the population suffering from anxiety disorders — and this impact reaches companies directly.
Unattainable goals, exhausting workdays and toxic environments undermine what is most valuable in any organization: people. The impact is in the billions. Estimates show that mental illness generates more than R$ 200 billion per year in productivity losses in Brazil.

Emotionally intelligent leadership powered by data: the new strategic model
The era of guesswork is over. High-performance leaders are using analytics, internal surveys, continuous feedback and intelligent dashboards to monitor, in real time, the emotional state of their teams.
According to Gallup, companies that prioritize well-being see 23% more profit and 66% fewer leaves of absence. This is not a coincidence. It’s data-driven strategy.
Active-listening platforms show that it’s not about offering superficial perks. Data reveals that workers value clarity, respect and purpose. When these pillars fail, indicators explode: turnover above 40%, spikes in absenteeism, and increases in medical leave.

Data becomes action, action becomes results
Imagine detecting a spike in demotivation in a department, cross-referencing it with workload overload and adjusting goals before losing talent. This is possible. It’s what smart companies are doing.
According to Deloitte, 70% of young professionals prefer to work for companies with a clear purpose and genuine care for emotional well-being. This is no longer a choice — it’s the new competitive standard.
Mental health is not a cost. It is strategy.

Every real invested in workplace mental health can yield up to R$ 4 in financial return, according to WHO. Healthy employees produce more, take fewer days off and stay longer in the company.
Companies with structured psychological support programs have up to 25% less turnover, according to IBGE, and can increase internal satisfaction by more than 40%.
The future belongs to those who listen first

Don’t wait for a crisis to act. The data is here, asking to be heard. The companies that learn to transform listening into strategy will lead a new era — more human, more efficient, more real.
Because in the end, the best technology we have is empathy. And the best data is whatever helps us care better for the people beside us every day.
Want to turn data into real care and create a healthier, more productive and more human workplace?
Visit the Psicólogos Sem Fronteiras (PSF) website and learn how our corporate psychological care services can help your company change the game — by taking care of the people who make your business happen.
Don’t leave for tomorrow the care your team deserves today.

Visit: www.psf.org.br
PSF – Mental health with purpose, for results that truly make a difference.