Relaunch of Friendly Work Space – A New Standard for Occupational Health Management

Healthy working conditions are no longer a supplementary benefit. They are a key success factor for organisations that aim to remain competitive, resilient and attractive in the long term. With the relaunch of Friendly Work Space, an established Swiss workplace health label enters a new phase – more compact, more modern and even closer to practical implementation.

The revised Friendly Work Space label remains a reliable reference framework for occupational health management (OHM) in Switzerland, while responding to the evolving demands of today’s working environment.

What’s New from 2026?

The relaunch focuses on clarity, usability and measurable impact. Several improvements make it easier for organisations to implement a structured and effective corporate health strategy.

14 Instead of 25 Criteria – Clearer Structure for Workplace Health

The label now consists of 14 clearly structured criteria, replacing the previous 25. The new criteria are concise, future-oriented and aligned with impact-based workplace wellbeing strategies.

The focus is on what truly matters – without compromising professional depth. This makes the Friendly Work Space label an even more practical tool for organisations aiming to establish a systematic occupational health management system.

Practical Implementation Guide

A revised, practice-oriented guideline supports organisations step by step in implementing the criteria. Numerous real-life examples illustrate how health-promoting measures can be integrated into everyday operations.

This is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking a structured yet realistic approach to workplace health management.

Updated Impact Model with New Tools

The impact model has also been redesigned. New tools and case studies help organisations better understand the link between workplace health measures and measurable outcomes.

The revised model strengthens the focus on sustainability, evaluation and long-term impact in corporate health management.

Transparent Path to Certification

The pathway to obtaining the Friendly Work Space label is now clearly presented on the website. Organisations can easily understand:

• The required steps

• The certification process

• What to expect in each phase

  
  

This transparency creates planning security and facilitates implementation.

Why the Relaunch Matters for Organisations

The updated label reflects a fundamental shift in occupational health management: moving away from isolated measures towards a systematic, strategic and impact-oriented approach.

By simplifying structures and strengthening practical support, the relaunch lowers entry barriers and supports organisations in embedding workplace wellbeing and employee health sustainably into leadership and corporate culture.

Especially for SMEs, the new Friendly Work Space label offers clear orientation and a realistic implementation pathway within the Swiss occupational health landscape.

A Strong Signal for Healthy Workplaces

With its relaunch, Friendly Work Space sends a clear message: workplace health promotion must be understandable, effective and feasible.

The revised label supports organisations in taking responsibility for employee health in a structured, measurable and future-oriented way.

Further information about the relaunch and the updated Friendly Work Space label can be found here:

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